Idaho Cattle Association

What Idaho Cattle Association does

Idaho Cattle Association (ICA) is a private non-profit trade association founded in 1915 (in its current form since 1983 through the merger of the Idaho Cattlemen's Association and the Idaho Cattle Feeders Association, with a subsequent 1998 merger absorbing Idaho CattleWomen, Inc.). Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the organization functions as the official unified voice of Idaho's beef industry, providing legislative and administrative representation, public education on beef production, and member services to over 1,000 members representing 6,000+ cattle-producing families responsible for approximately 2 million head of cattle statewide. A four-person professional staff executes this mandate, supported by an Executive Committee and Board elected from the membership.

ICA's offerings are organized around membership programs (voting tiers priced by herd size from $175 to $455+ for cow-calf producers, plus allied industry at $275 and various non-voting categories), recurring events (Annual Convention in Sun Valley, Summer Round Up in Fort Hall, the Grass Futurity Competition), the Line Rider magazine (published digitally via Issuu), and adjunct programs including the Idaho CattleWomen Council, Beef Counts (a hunger-relief initiative with Idaho Foodbank), scholarship and saddle raffle fundraising, the Wildfire Assistance Program, and a Roles in Rangeland Reference Guide. The technology footprint is limited to a standard association website, online membership application, and email communications, with no proprietary platform, API, or AI capabilities.

ICA's revenue model is membership-dues-funded (state ICA dues plus optional bundled NCBA national dues), supplemented by event sponsorships, donations to designated funds (CALF, PAC, ICW Scholarship, Wildfire Relief, Idaho Cattle Foundation), and grassroots fundraising such as the Grass Futurity Competition, which has raised over $600,000 since 2013. Distribution is direct via the website and event registration, with the NCBA serving as a co-marketing channel for national-level membership. The organization is membership-governed, region-divided across five Idaho districts, and operates exclusively within Idaho's cattle sector.

Name

Idaho Cattle Association

Legal name

Idaho Cattle Association

Website

https://idahocattle.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Idaho Cattle Association is a 1915-founded non-profit trade association headquartered in Boise that provides legislative representation, public education, and member services to over 1,000 members representing 6,000+ cattle-producing families and approximately 2 million head of cattle across Idaho.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Trade Association Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock Showing, Training & Performance Support Services (Non-veterinary) (AFAEALAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beef Cattle Grazing & Pasture-Based Operations (AFAEABAG)

Keywords

• Cattle industry advocacy
• Beef trade association
• Livestock membership services
• Agricultural policy representation
• Cattle producer education

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues - State ICA Dues: ICA generates primary revenue from membership dues. Voting memberships (Cow-Calf Producer, Feeder/Stocker) are priced based on herd size, ranging from $175 for 1-100 head to tiered pricing for larger operations. Allied Industry membership is $275. Non-voting memberships include Associate ($125-$100), Student ($20), and Carried ($75). Idaho CattleWomen voting membership is $175.
2. NCBA National Dues (Optional Add-on): Members can opt to pay NCBA national dues alongside ICA dues. NCBA dues range from $180 (1-100 head) to $2,281+ fair share (2001+ head) for cow-calf producers, with similar tiered structures for stocker/feeder and associate memberships.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The association accepts donations for specific causes including Wildfire Relief Fund, Cattle Action Legal Fund (CALF), PAC, ICW Scholarship Fund, and Idaho Cattle Foundation. The Grass Futurity Competition has helped raise over $600,000 since 2013 for industry initiatives.
4. Event Sponsorships: Revenue generated from event sponsorships for the Annual Convention, Summer Round Up, and other industry events. Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $1,000+ per event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Idaho Cattle Association is a nonprofit trade association that provides political representation, public education, and marketing programs for Idaho's beef industry. It sells tiered membership subscriptions (Cow-Calf Producer, Feeder/Stocker, Allied Industry, Associate, Student) and operates member services including legislative advocacy, the Annual Convention, Summer Round Up, Grass Futurity Competition, Line Rider Magazine, Beef Counts hunger-relief initiative, wildfire assistance, and scholarship programs.

Product overview

Idaho Cattle Association operates as a unified membership organization representing Idaho's beef industry rather than a technology product company. The association offers membership programs (Voting and Non-Voting tiers), event programming (Annual Convention, Summer Round-Up, Grass Futurity Competition), publications (Line Rider Magazine), and member services including Idaho CattleWomen Council, scholarship programs, wildfire assistance, and the Beef Counts hunger-relief initiative. These offerings function as integrated membership services within a single organizational platform rather than discrete product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICA Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 million head of cattle cared for by ICA members across Idaho
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010ICA works alongside NCBA to provide services and resources to members. NCBA is the national trade association representing U.S. cattle ranchers, with ICA serving as the state-level voice. ICA offers bundled NCBA membership with state dues.
• Beef CountsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010ICWC partnered with ICA, Idaho Beef Council, Idaho Foodbank, and Agri Beef Co. to launch the Beef Counts campaign in 2010. The initiative has provided more than 2 million servings of beef to hungry Idahoans. Throughout the year, opportunities exist for the cattle industry to help label and distribute beef through the Idaho Foodbank.
• Idaho Beef CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdaho Beef Council is listed as a key affiliate providing beef information to ICA members. ICWC is represented on the Idaho Beef Council, with nominations every three years for board positions.
• Idaho Public Lands CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdaho Public Lands Council (PLC) is an affiliate focused on public lands issues. ICA collaborated with PLC on NEPA streamlining efforts and represents cattle producers on public lands matters.
• Idaho FoodbankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIdaho Foodbank partners with ICA through the Beef Counts initiative to distribute beef to hungry Idahoans. The partnership provides opportunities for the cattle industry to give back and support food security.
• Agri Beef Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgri Beef Co. partners with ICA, Idaho Beef Council, Idaho Foodbank, and ICWC for the Beef Counts initiative. The partnership supports the beef industry's campaign against hunger in Idaho.
• Beef It's What's For DinnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational beef promotion brand providing marketing resources and information to ICA members.
• Beef Improvement FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry organization providing beef information and improvement resources to ICA members.
• Cattle-FaxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarket information service providing cattle market analysis and data to ICA members.
• Idaho Cattle FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting ICA's mission. Accepts donations for protecting and defending grazing on public lands. Manages unclaimed livestock funds for livestock education.
• Idaho Farm Bureau FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState affiliate providing policy links and resources for ICA members in the agriculture community.
• Idaho Hay AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRelated industry association providing hay industry information and resources.
• Idaho Rangeland Resources CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommission focused on rangeland management and education, relevant to cattle grazing operations.
• Idaho Water Users AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater resource organization relevant to cattle operations and irrigation needs.
• Idaho Wool Growers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated livestock industry association providing resources for sheep/wool producers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Oregon Cattlemen's Association: Oregon's cattle industry trade association representing cow-calf producers, feeders, and stocker operators across the Pacific Northwest with similar policy advocacy, public lands focus, and member-funded structure.
• Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association: One of the largest and oldest state/regional cattle associations in the U.S., providing policy representation and member services to Texas and Oklahoma cattle producers—directly comparable trade association model at larger scale.
• Wyoming Stock Growers Association: Wyoming's cattle industry trade association, founded in 1872. Closely comparable to ICA as a state-level association serving cow-calf and stocker/feeder operators with public lands grazing policy as a core focus area.
• Idaho Beef Council: Idaho's state beef promotion and research organization funded by the national beef checkoff. Closely affiliated with ICA and shares overlapping membership, though its core mandate is marketing/research rather than policy advocacy.
• Colorado Cattlemen's Association: Colorado's state cattle association providing legislative representation, education, and member services to cattle producers across the state—directly analogous structure and value proposition to ICA in an adjacent Western state.
• Montana Stockgrowers Association: Montana's statewide cattle industry trade association, structurally identical to ICA in mission (preserving, promoting, protecting cattle industry), member-funded model, and policy advocacy role for neighboring Rocky Mountain cattle producers.

Others

• Cattle-Fax: Member-owned cattle market analysis and information service that provides data services to U.S. cattle producers, including ICA members. Listed as an ICA affiliate; provides complementary information services rather than competing for advocacy share.

Broad incumbents

• Public Lands Council: National organization focused exclusively on public lands grazing issues that affect western ranchers. ICA is an affiliate and partners with PLC on NEPA streamlining and grazing rights—overlapping advocacy mandate with broader geographic scope.
• National Cattlemen's Beef Association: The national-level umbrella trade association for U.S. cattle producers; ICA partners with and offers bundled NCBA membership. NCBA operates at national scope with broader portfolio including beef checkoff programs, while ICA focuses on Idaho-specific advocacy.
• Idaho Farm Bureau Federation: Idaho's general agriculture trade association representing all farm and ranch commodities. Overlaps with ICA on broader agricultural policy (water, land use, labor) but lacks ICA's cattle-specific focus and depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/idahocattle
• Facebookfacebook.com/IdahoCattleAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idaho-cattle-assocation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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