4 Nebraska Cattleman December 2023 Nebraska Cattleman The ONLY publication dedicated to the Nebraska cattle industry. Volume 79 • Issue 10 • December 2023 Every Issue 34 Consider This 46 NC Partners 48, 50 NC in Action 49 Ad Index 49 Calendar Features 10 Step Up and Serve Jerry Kuenning prepares to lead Nebraska Cattlemen. 16 Winter Weather Outlook Agricultural Meteorologist Eric Hunt shares his winter weather outlook. 22 Are Higher Interest Rates Holding Back Herd Rebuilding? Factoring interest rate cost and risk into business decisions. 28 Navigating Tech and Tradition in Agriculture Nebraska's farmers and ranchers are active participants in the sustainable agriculture movement. Columns 6 EVP Perspective Giving thanks and preparing for the NC's Annual Convention. 8 Leader's Letter Steve Hanson reflects on his year as NC president. 32 BQA A look at the record year for Nebraska BQA. 36 Legislative Update Gearing up for the Nebraska legislative session. 38 NCIG Strategies for maximizing employee benefits while minimizing costs. 42 NC Foundation An update from the NC Foundations endowment award recipients. On The Cover A herd of AngusSimmental heifers developed at the Kuenning and Son operation near Imperial. Photo courtesy of Boni Edwards. 16 48 22 10 28
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