62 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN February 2024 2023 NC Convention Recap From members of Congress trying to eliminate the Beef Checkoff program and ongoing Farm Bill debates to much-needed property tax reform in Nebraska, active participation from Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) members in the policy arena is more important than ever. With more than 500 attendees and a sold-out trade show, the 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Convention brought every sector of the beef cattle industry together for fellowship, fun and open discussions about protecting our way of life. Convention began with an NC Board of Directors meeting before attendees gathered to hear updates on membership – the lifeblood of Nebraska Cattlemen. SPECIAL TO THIS ISSUE NC LEADERSHIP AND STAFF Chad Engle, livestock operations manager at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC), addresses the Member Services meeting with information regarding USMARC’s focus and priorities. Mark Eisele, a cow-calf producer from Wyoming and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president-elect, addresses the Nebraska Cattlemen 2023 Annual Convention Opening General Session. CONTINUED ON PAGE 64 Zach Settje, chief operating officer of Settje Agri-Services, presents on managing extreme weather events during one of three Council Breakout Sessions.
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