24 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN August 2025 SPECIAL TO THIS ISSUE 2025 Midyear Meeting Recap The Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) Midyear Meeting was held in Kearney this year, offering a memorable blend of fellowship, recognition of achievements, association business, engaging speakers and informative tours. What follows is a recap of the event’s highlights. Board of Directors Meeting On Wednesday morning, prior to the golf tournament, the NC Board of Directors received updates from staff, councils and regional directors on their recent activities and initiatives. The Executive and Finance Committee, along with staff, presented the 2025-26 budget, which was subsequently approved by the board. Committee Meeting Activity Education and Research Committee There was a lot of exciting news on enrollment and opportunities for students in Nebraska from post-secondary schools. Updates were given by Northeast Community College, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA), University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Concordia University. It really is a great time for the youth to be involved in the growth of Nebraska agriculture. Shelly Kelly, executive director of the Sandhills Task Force, gave a presentation about the Sandhills Ranch Internship program, which currently has 15 interns placed. The program works with mentors, helping with onboarding and expectations to help all participants get the most out of the program. NC Executive Vice President Laura Field gave a legislative update. Bills that were presented during the session were reviewed and interim studies were discussed. Natural Resources and Environment Committee The Natural Resources and Environment Committee heard from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Director of Government Affairs Sigrid Johannes, Steve Wellman, NC Taxation Committee chair-elect, stands to give a self-introduction at the onset of the NC Board meeting at NC Midyear. Kaylle Fritts, DVM, deputy state veterinarian of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, gives an update on the New World screwworm and the preparedness efforts at the state level to the Animal Health and Nutrition Committee at Midyear. Sen. Teresa Ibach, left, chats with NC Member Services Chair Quentin Dailey, right, at the Midyear Welcome Reception following the golf tournament. COMPILED BY NC STAFF
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