Homehttp://ilsbeef.com/home/en-US2012-02-23T15:27:43ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)ILS Donates Funds to Pawnee Community Hospitalhttp://ilsbeef.com/home/2012/1/6/ils-donates-funds-to-pawnee-community-hospital.htmlFrank White2012-01-06T22:49:10ZPlease see the full story by clicking here.

]]>ILS Initiates Service Awards, Presents First Round of 20 Year Wristwatcheshttp://ilsbeef.com/home/2012/1/6/ils-initiates-service-awards-presents-first-round-of-20-year.htmlFrank White2012-01-06T22:28:48ZILS is proud to recoginze the following employees for 20 or more years of service:

ILS Corporate:

Lee Borck (34 Years)
Roger Murphy (53 Years)
Andrew Murphy (22 Years)
Kim Smith (34 Years)
Bill Bunker (22 Years)
Dwight Bartels (29 Years)

Ward Feed Yard:

David Hammeke (27 Years)
Jack Gore (22 Years)
Mike Schartz (25 Years)
Larry Miller (25 Years)
Mike Keast (23 Years)
Todd Teegerstrom (22 Years)

Great Bend Feeding:

David Keyes (26 Years)
Salvador Gonzalez (29 Years)
Niki Cotton (24 Years)

Alfalfa Pellets:

Sharon Lang (38 Years)

Roberts Cattle Company:

Dan Roberts (35 Years)
Leo Gonzalez (29 Years)

Lewis Feed Lot:

Peggy Hogins (30 Years)

Thank you all for your dedicated service!

]]>Lee Borck featured in latest issue of drovers magazinehttp://ilsbeef.com/home/2011/7/14/lee-borck-featured-in-latest-issue-of-drovers-magazine.htmlFrank White2011-07-14T19:54:49ZPlease see the full article here.

]]>PRESIDENT OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY TOURS ILS FARMS AND WARD FEED YARDhttp://ilsbeef.com/home/2011/7/13/president-of-kansas-state-university-tours-ils-farms-and-war.htmlFrank White2011-07-13T13:09:59ZKirk Schultz, President of Kansas State University toured ILS Farms and Ward Feed Yards on July 12th.  Lee Borck invited the President to witness first-hand the cattle feeding industry and to gain a better understanding of the economic impact that feed yards and agriculture has in Kansas and at Kansas State University.  Lee personally conducted the tour at both locations where he explained the magnitude of the cattle feeding business starting with the production of fall grains to the shipping of the finished animal.  At the end of the tour the President briefly met with K-State alumni employees working at ILS.  Before leaving the President commented, “I knew that cattle feeding is a major economic influence in Kansas, but I had no idea of the complexity of the business.”

]]>Lee Borck Inducted into Cattle Feeders Hall of Famehttp://ilsbeef.com/home/2011/7/1/lee-borck-inducted-into-cattle-feeders-hall-of-fame.htmlFrank White2011-07-01T15:45:13ZLee Borck, Chairman of Innovative Livestock Services, Inc. was inducted into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame in Denver on June 30th.  Mr. Borck was recognized for developing innovative business models that add value to feeding cattle while satisfying the needs of the consumer.  His feed yards and associated business ventures are meeting consumer demand through greater accountability in the areas of food safety, animal care and sustainable cattle production.
 
Mr. Borck is a founding shareholder of American State Bank of Great Bend Kansas and serves as Chairman.  He is the past President of Cattle-Fax and of the Kansas Livestock Association, and has also served as a board member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Board.  Mr. Borck was Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Kansas State University Foundation.  He was also Chairman of the Executive Committee and the Investment Committee at Kansas State University.  In 1995 he was named an Alumni Fellow in the Kansas State College of Agriculture.  Mr. Borck holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Economics from Kansas State.  This year Mr. Borck was named to Ingram's "50 Kansans You Should Know".  A native of Blue Rapids, KS, Lee and his wife Kathy reside in Manhattan, Kansas

Congratulations Lee!  Please see the press release here, and the Hall of Fame site here.

]]>Facts About Beef Productionhttp://ilsbeef.com/home/2011/6/13/facts-about-beef-production.htmlFrank White2011-06-13T15:07:51Z

]]>KARL ACCEPTS DEPENBUSCH AND VAN WINKLEhttp://ilsbeef.com/home/2011/6/3/karl-accepts-depenbusch-and-van-winkle.htmlFrank White2011-06-03T18:54:29ZInnovative Livestock Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Brandon Depenbusch, General Manager-Kansas and Tyler Van Winkle, Risk Management have been accepted to participate in the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program (KARL).

KARL’s mission is to provide first-class leadership development for agriculture and rural stakeholders by designing and offering challenging and illuminating education and enrichment programs as well as a forum for continuous engagement.

The KARL Program conducts nine in-state seminars and three study/travel seminars (national and international) during the programs two years.  These seminars develop individual leadership skills and focus on issues and problems facing leaders on the local, state, national and international levels.

Congratulations to Brandon and Tyler on being accepted into this highly acclaimed program.  Everyone at ILS wishes you continued success in your future training.

]]>It is with great pleasure that Innovative Livestock Services, Inc. announce their 2011 Scholarship Recipients.http://ilsbeef.com/home/2011/5/3/it-is-with-great-pleasure-that-innovative-livestock-services.htmlFrank White2011-05-03T14:01:44ZThe ILS Scholarship Fund was established for the children of ILS employees.  To reward and recognize the achievements of outstanding individuals in rural communities who have distinguished themselves during their high school years.

Joelle Kay Keith:  A graduate of Larned High School in Larned, Kansas.  Joelle plans to begin her college education at Pratt Community College where she has been accepted into their Pre-Nursing Program.  Joelle is the daughter of Joel and Kristin Keith.  Joel Keith has been the Cattle Manager at Ward Feed Yard, Inc. for over 6 years.

Maggie Christine Salem:  A graduate of Lexington High School in Lexington, Nebraska.  Maggie will be attending the University of Nebraska at Kearney where she will major in Psychology.  Maggie is the daughter of John and Christine Salem.  John Salem has worked at Robert’s Cattle Company as the Farm Manager for over 13 years.

Kyle William Bunker:  A graduate of Macksville High School in Macksville, Kansas.  Kyle plans to attend Kansas State University where he will major in Business / Accounting.  Kyle is the son of Bill and Joni Bunker.  Bill Bunker has been a cattle buyer for ILS working in Great Bend, KS. For over 21 years.

Emma Milhon:  A graduate of Larned High School in Larned, Kansas.  Emma plans to attend Barton County Community College where she plans to complete their Certified Nursing Assistant Program.  Emma is the daughter of Darin and Jill Milhon.  Darin Milhon has been the Mill Manager at Ward Feed yard, Inc. –South for over 7 years.

Steven Matthew DeVorss:  A graduate of Great Bend High School in Great Bend Kansas.  Steven plans to attend North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, KS furthering his education in Bricklaying and Building Construction Technology.  Steven is the son of Ronald and Debra DeVorss.  Debra DeVorss is the Controller for ILS Farms and has worked for ILS for over 4 years.

Justin Lee Vratil:  A graduate of Larned High School in Larned, Kansas.  Justin plans to attend Pittsburg State University where he plans to receive a Journeyman’s License in electricity.  Justin is the son of Barry and Rhonda Vratil.  Barry has been the Maintenance Foreman for Ward Feed yard, Inc. – South for over 8 years.

]]>Beef Marketing Group Featured in Beef Magazinehttp://ilsbeef.com/home/2011/4/22/beef-marketing-group-featured-in-beef-magazine.htmlFrank White2011-04-22T13:07:29ZNice article about BMG's latest value added system.  Read the article here.

]]>Lee Borck named to Ingram's "50 Kansans You Should Know."http://ilsbeef.com/home/2011/2/7/lee-borck-named-to-ingrams-50-kansans-you-should-know.htmlFrank White2011-02-07T15:20:01ZMr. Borck is among some very impressive company!

You can view the entire article by clicking here.

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