62 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN August 2026 BOOTS ON THE GROUND Homer Buell, right, visits with an attendee in the NC booth at the SANDHILLS RANCH EXPO in Bassett on June 17. Area 14 CattleWomen member Kim McLaughlin brings lunch to Ogallala Livestock Auction Market employees Madisyn Cutler and Joe Keener. In May, AREA 14 CATTLEWOMEN hosted an Ag Business Appreciation Lunch at the Ogallala Livestock Auction Market, serving brisket sandwiches to approximately 60 employees. Ethan Schroeder, left, and Marde Thomas, right, volunteer in the NC booth during the CATTLEMEN’S BALL OF NEBRASKA on June 6, visiting with attendees in the Beef Tent throughout the event. On May 15, NC Director of State Government Affairs Matthew Melchor teaches students in Mrs. Williams’ SECOND-GRADE CLASS AT SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL about Nebraska’s beef industry. NC Executive Vice President Laura Field and Director of Producer Relations and Engagement Tara Lee Hudson accept a $55,031 donation to the NC WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND from staff at Hornady on May 29. On May 12, SOUTH CENTRAL CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION members grill burgers to celebrate the launch of the Beef in Schools program at St. Cecilia. The affiliate served hamburgers to approximately 350 students and faculty on the program’s first day. Sean Christensen, left, of the Northeast Nebraska Cattlemen and Jeff Schroeder, right, of Zoetis prepare steaks during the NORTHEAST NEBRASKA CATTLEMEN STEAK FRY on June 14, serving members and guests during the annual event.
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