Iowa
Brought to you by:
- Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
- Iowa Corn Growers Association
- Iowa Pork Producers Association
- Midwest Dairy Association
Learn more about Iowa agriculture:
- Iowa Soybean Association
- Iowa Beef Industry Council
- Iowa Poultry Association
- Iowa Turkey Federation
- Iowa Cattleman's Association
- Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers
- Iowa Wine Growers Association
- Iowa Farmers Markets
- Iowa Orchards
Iowa Farmers
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Iowa Cattle Farmer
“It’s enjoyable to be able to raise your kids on the farm, where they can see where their food comes from.”
Tim KaldenbergCattle Farmer
Name: Tim Kaldenberg
Location: Albia, Iowa
Years farming: Fifteen years.
My family: My parents are Tom and Twilah, and my wife’s name is Cindy. We have two kids, Layne and Lauren.
How I came to be a farmer: I’ve always been on the farm and decided after college was the best time to begin farming as a full-time career.
The best thing about being a farmer: Each day, we’re responsible for nurturing plants and animals. That’s a pretty great thing.
My personal philosophy on farming: I work every day to strive for perfection.
Beef Production in Iowa and the U.S.
- Iowa ranks 7th in the U.S. in beef production with 3.9 million cattle and calves in the state.
- More than 12,800 jobs in Iowa are linked directly to the Iowa cattle industry, with another 26,500 jobs indirectly related.
- Iowa beef farmers contribute $5.1 billion annually to the state economy.
- Both the hamburger and the ice cream cone made their international debuts at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis.
- There are more than 70 different breeds of cattle in the country -- “Longhorn” was the first brought to the United States.
- The Poll Hereford breed of cattle originated in Iowa, near St. Mary’s.
- A 1,000 pound steer will provide almost 1,000 quarter-pound burgers.
- A cow’s stomach has four compartments, allowing them to digest cellulose productions such as hay, grass and cornstalks.
- Beef tenderloin, often called filet mignon, is the most tender cut of beef.
- The leanest cuts of beef contain the words “loin” or “round” on the label.
- Beef Wellington is named for the “Iron Duke” – the Duke of Wellington who eventually defeated Napoleon.
For more information about farming in Iowa, please visit www.iowafarmbureau.com
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