The American Angus Association held its Annual National Conference and Tour right here in Illinois and what a success it was. Over 300 people from 30 states and Canada were represented for the conference, and each tour stop had between 350 – 400 visitors. The tour included industry stops at Caterpillar Tractor, Keystone Steel and Wire, and the Kickapoo Creek Winery. Angus farm visits included Weaver Angus Farm, Werner Angus, Dameron Angus Farm, Prairie View Farm, Sauk Valley Angus and a cooperative stop at the Woodford County Fairgrounds in Eureka, IL. Congratulations to everyone involved, and a special thank you to those who were able to be in attendance for the conference, those who hosted tour stops and those who displayed cattle at our cooperative stop. Details about each speaker and the tour can be found at www.angusjournal.com.