10 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN August 2025 LAURA FIELD | NC EVP RUMINATIONS 4611 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521 Phone (402) 475-2333 | Fax (402) 475-0822 nc@necattlemen.org | www.nebraskacattlemen.org NEBRASKA CATTLEMEN STAFF EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | Laura Field lfield@necattlemen.org VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING | Jeff Stolle DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | John Roberts DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | Libby Schaneman DIRECTOR OF PRODUCER EDUCATION | Bonita Lederer DIRECTOR OF STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | Matthew Melchor ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER | Kathy Abel OFFICE MANAGER | Ashley McClinton MEMBERSHIP FIELD STAFF | Hannah Pearson Nebraska Cattleman is published monthly, except for May and July, by the Nebraska Cattlemen, 4611 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521 – (402) 475-2333. --------------------------------------------------------------------- MAGAZINE PRODUCTION: CINCHED UP LLC ncmag@necattlemen.org EDITOR | Lisa Bard MANAGING EDITOR | Jessie Topp-Becker COPY EDITOR | Larisa Willrett DESIGNER & MATERIALS COORDINATOR | Megan Field ADMINISTRATION | Leslie McKibben CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Bill Coe | Natalie Jones STATE & REGIONAL ADVERTISING Amber Coleman | (402) 340-1588 acoleman@necattlemen.org NATIONAL ADVERTISING Wendy McFarland | (334) 271-6100 mcfarlandadvantage@gmail.com Working for Nebraska Beef Producers PASTURE TO PLATE TO PLATE NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN VIEW NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN DIGITAL VERSION BY SCANNING THE QR CODE. KEEPING BUSY LAURA FIELD | NC EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Summers are busy! Every year, as I anxiously wait for my kids to get out of school, I tell myself summer will be a time to slow down — to travel, spend time with family in other states, clean the house — the list never ends. Yet every year, when summer winds down and it’s time for school to start again, I find myself wondering where those days of rest and relaxation actually went. Almost immediately, I vow to do things differently next summer. It’s a vicious cycle. There is good in the busy, and that’s what I try to focus on. Often when people reach out to me, they say, “I know you’re busy, but…!” — and my response is always, “Busy isn’t a good excuse!” Staying productive and getting things done is something I will always strive to do better, and I count on all of you to help keep me accountable. At its Midyear Meeting, the Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) Board of Directors approved the 2025-26 budget, and the leadership and staff are excited about the year ahead as we continue to advocate for, promote and support cattle producers across the state. NC closed its fiscal year on June 30 in a solid financial position. As we began a new fiscal year on July 1, it was a great time to reflect on the strides the association has made and the important work that lies ahead. The 2025 legislative session wrapped up in June, and you can read NC Director of State Government Affairs Matthew Melchor’s article on page 32 for some of the highlights. During the interim period before the Legislature reconvenes next January, NC staff and leadership will be engaged in various studies and working groups on topics such as property tax reform and relief, K–12 education funding reform and brand modernization. All NC decisions are made based on the grassroots policy set by our members. NC Vice President Eric Hansen is chairing a Governance Task Force, as directed by the NC Board at its January meeting. The task force includes a broad base of NC members representing different sectors of the cattle industry and allied industries partners. The group is discussing a range of topics, including NC Board structure, association operations and potential changes to meetings and events. This important work aligns with the NC Strategic Plan — a living, breathing document that guides the association and its mission to work on behalf of cattle producers from gate to plate. When I returned to the NC staff two and a half years ago, it was with great excitement and high expectations for what lay ahead. I firmly believe that membership in Nebraska Cattlemen is a great value proposition for cattle producers, and we thank you for your membership. If my team and I can visit with you about membership or engagement opportunities, please reach out. Keeping us busy keeps Nebraska’s cattle industry strong — and we are honored to serve and represent you. ~NC~ NC closed its fiscal year on June 30 in a solid financial position. As we began a new fiscal year on July 1, it was a great time to reflect on the strides the association has made and the important work that lies ahead.
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