As the president of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA), cattle farmer Mike Cline says he hopes to continue efforts in unifying Iowa’s cattle industry while working to protect the industry he’s loved for 50 years.

Cline, a fifth generation cattle farmer from Elgin in northeast Iowa, began his duties as ICA president in December.

He began his involvement in the industry locally, as a member of the Fayette County cattlemen’s group. What started as participation in a young cattlemen’s tour has led to years of participation and leadership in the industry. He was involved with the Iowa...