Iowa Beef Council

Iowa Beef Council

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Weโ€™re your go-to resource for all things beef in Iowa. The Iowa Beef Council is a non-profit funded by Iowa beef farmers.

Producer-directed and consumer-focused, the Iowa Beef Industry Council is funded by the $1-per-head beef checkoff. Checkoff dollars are invested in beef promotion, consumer information, research, industry information and foreign market development, all with the purpose of strengthening beef demand. For more information, visit www.iabeef.org.

08/14/2026

๐‡๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฒ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐…๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ ๐Œ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ง ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ!

Known for its tenderness, filet mignon is one of the most prized cuts of beef. It comes from the tenderloin, a small muscle that does very little work, which helps give it its signature texture.

Whether itโ€™s grilled, pan-seared, or paired with your favorite sides, filet mignon is a delicious way to celebrate high-quality beef.

Looking for dinner inspiration? Try this Filet Mignon with Herb Butter Sauce and Mushrooms recipe: https://bit.ly/4wIXnG3

08/12/2026

Don't let the grilling season end with regrets! ๐Ÿฅฉ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Take a look at our end-of-summer grilling checklist and see how many you've already completed.

Better yet... tell us which one you're tackling next before summer wraps up! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Beef - It's What's For Dinner - Back to School with Beef Sweepstakes 08/11/2026

๐๐„๐„๐… ๐†๐ˆ๐•๐„๐€๐–๐€๐˜! ๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿฅฉ

Back-to-school means busy schedules, packed lunches and figuring out whatโ€™s for dinner. Beef. It's What's For Dinner. is kicking off the school year with a chance to win a $500 grocery gift card + beef swag!

Enter for a chance to win through the link.

Beef - It's What's For Dinner - Back to School with Beef Sweepstakes Nothing is more excitingโ€”or more chaoticโ€”than back to school season. Beef. Itโ€™s Whatโ€™s For Dinner. wants to ease your seasonal shift with a grocery gift card and beef swag.

08/11/2026

Looking for a delicious way to enjoy ๐…๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ค ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ค?

This lean cut is perfect for the grill and soaks up marinades beautifully. Simply grill it, slice it against the grain, and you've got a tender, delicious meal.

Our Hawaiian Beef Fajita Bowl brings together grilled flank steak, colorful peppers, sweet pineapple salsa, and brown rice for a fresh, island-inspired dinner that's as nutritious as it is delicious.

Get the recipe here: https://bit.ly/4fBdgIu

08/10/2026

๐ƒ๐ข๐ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ?

Cattle are raised in ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ— ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐œ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐จ๐ฐ๐š!

From small family farms to larger cattle operations of all sizes, Iowaโ€™s beef producers are part of communities across the entire state. Each county plays a role in supporting a strong beef industry and providing high-quality beef for families to enjoy.

No matter where you are in Iowa, youโ€™re never far from cattle!

08/10/2026

Looking for an easy snack to throw together for the week?

This ๐๐ž๐ž๐Ÿ ๐‰๐ž๐ซ๐ค๐ฒ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐Œ๐ข๐ฑ comes together in just minutes with beef jerky, almonds, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. It's a simple, protein-packed snack that's perfect for busy days, road trips, or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Grab the recipe here: https://bit.ly/4wFtBCc

08/08/2026

The correct answer was... ๐‚. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ,๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ-๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘,๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ

That's right! More than ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ,๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐‡๐จ๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ž๐Ÿ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ž๐ฌ are sold during the 2006 Iowa State Fair.

This fan-favorite has been satisfying fairgoers for ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ, and it's still one of the most iconic menu items at the Cattlemen's Beef Quarters.

Did you guess correctly? If you're headed to the Iowa State Fair, be sure to stop by and celebrate 20 years of this legendary fair tradition!

08/08/2026

We're celebrating ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ž๐Ÿ ๐’๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ž at the Iowa State Fair!

Think you know this iconic fair favorite? Put your knowledge to the test! How many Hot Beef Sundaes were sold at the Iowa State Fair?

Drop your guess in the comments and see the answer posted later!

08/07/2026

Ever wonder how long it takes to raise the beef on your plate?

The answer might surprise you! In this episode of #๐๐ž๐ž๐Ÿ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐Ÿ๐ฌ, Belle takes you through the journey of raising beef cattle and shares why producing high-quality beef is a year-round commitment.

Watch now to learn more about the care, time, and dedication that go into every bite.

08/07/2026

๐…๐ฎ๐ง ๐…๐š๐œ๐ญ: A 3-ounce serving of lean beef provides ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก-๐ช๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ข๐ง!

Protein plays an important role in building and maintaining muscle, helping you stay fueled throughout the day. Whether itโ€™s powering your morning routine, a workout, or your next adventure, beef is a nutrient-rich choice that fits into a balanced diet.

Whatโ€™s your favorite way to enjoy beef?

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