Scott Heater of Wapello has been elected as chairman of the Iowa Beef Industry Council. He will lead the 19 member board who oversees the work and financials of cattle producers in the Iowa beef checkoff program. The checkoff program began in 1985 with $1 from each cow sold being used for state and national beef promotion and research. The council was responsible for the famous “Beef It’s Whats For Dinner” marketing campaign with the checkoff program providing funds for the advertising effort.

Heater says, his recent appointment as chairman provides an opportunity to guide and oversee great programs in promotion, research, nutrition, quality assurance, and many others for Iowa’s beef industry.