42 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN August 2026 tlemen Annual Convention and Trade Show and discussed upcoming opportunities to support Nebraska Cattlemen, including participation in the 2027 Nebraska State FFA Convention. NCF Luncheon The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) Scholarship Luncheon celebrated the next generation of Nebraska’s beef industry by recognizing the recipients of the 2026 NCF scholarship program. During the luncheon, the foundation awarded $104,800 in scholarships to 81 outstanding students and recognized the 2026 Beef State Scholar Gavin Dozler. See page 58 for full details. Golf Tournament Members enjoyed a beautiful day on the course at Lakeside Golf Club, where warm weather and friendly competition made for an outstanding golf tournament. Tournament results are as follows: • Championship Flight: • 1st place team: Emily Hansen, Eric Hansen, Kort Steele and Scott Steele • 2nd place team: Cooper Breining, Allan Ketteler, Steve Luther and Kirk Shestak • 3rd place team: Gunnar Armagost, Sheri Hladky, Mona Priel and Eric Zimbelman • First Flight: • 1st place team: Wes Anderjaska, Clint Lambrecht, Trace Mulligan and Brandon Nuttelman • 2nd place team: Quentin Dailey, Sam Drinnin, Daron Huyser and Kelly Terrell • 3rd place team: Reiss Bruning, Kendall Clark, Shelby Garland and Jake Pullen Fun fact, Shelby Garland scored a hole in one! 2026 MIDYEAR MEETING RECAP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40 Area Tours On Wednesday afternoon, attendees had the opportunity to choose from two unique tours showcasing the people, places and industries that make Dawson County special. The Industry Tour featured visits to Darr Feedlot and Sustainable Beef, providing an inside look at innovative beef production and processing. The Community Tour explored the area’s rich history and culture with stops at the Dawson County Historical Museum and the Robert Henri Museum & Art Gallery. Both groups concluded the day at Mac’s Creek Winery for a networking reception where members enjoyed fellowship and celebrated another successful day of Midyear. ~NC~ 1 COLUMN X 3” Black & white Nebraska Cattleman Bruns Feedlot August 2026 t 4,000-head capacity t Abundant feed supply t Risk management available t Part or full retained ownership t Consulting veterinarian and nutritionist t Cattle and feed financing BRUNS Feedlot LLC Family owned & operated for over 50 years! JOEL BRUNS & LEON BRUNS 1172 I Ave. • Pender, NE 68047 Joel (402) 922-0112 • Leon (402) 922-0114 Office Email brunsfeedlot@yahoo.com joelbruns@yahoo.com 1/4 Horizontal Nebraska Cattleman Full color Galllagher August 2026 We are experts. Our advisors understand your business and work hard to protect it. Omaha, Neb. (402) 810-6134 AJG.com Daron Huyser, left, John Webster, center, and NC President Craig Uden, right, soak up the air conditioning after playing in the NC Golf Tournament at Lakeside Golf Club.
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