80 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN February 2026 CONTINUED ON PAGE 82 We are offering choice of our replacement heifers. Field Office private sector coordinator, responsible for coordinating the FBI’s interactions with private sector companies across Iowa and Nebraska. Greening gave a talk about current threats facing the agriculture sector. Look for a feature in a future issue of the Nebraska Cattleman on Greening’s presentation. Following Greening, NC Past President and previous Aldo Leopold Conservation Class of 2024 as they completed their second year in the program. Graduates include: • Krista Carter, Alliance • Catilin Coulson, Ceresco • Talia Goes, Talmage • Dan Malousek, Prague • David McDonald, Phillips • Stephanie Nelson, Gibbon • Kolin Scheele, Fairbury • Jason Star, North Platte • Collin Thompson, Eustis • Eric Woita, Plainview The 2024-2025 Top Hand Recruitment Club was recognized, which included: • Allan Louthan • Kelsey Herz • Kat Kennedy • Jeremy Ritter • Mark Blackford • Quentin Dailey A special message from General Dan Caine was given remotely. General Caine is the 22nd chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest ranking military officer and the principal military advisor to the president, secretary of war and National Security Council. General Caine congratulated President Dick Pierce on his successful term as president and thanked the veterans in the crowd. Day two consisted of committee meetings, the NC Career Fair and the Annual Awards Banquet. Marketing and Commerce Committee NC Vice President of Marketing Jeff Stolle presented updates regarding the ongoing CME Group Feeder Cattle futures contract review as well as the pending closure of Tyson’s Lexington beef harvest plant. NCBA Live Cattle Marketing Committee Chairman Mike Drinnin provided comments NC 2025 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 78 Award recipient Homer Buell took to the stage to recognize Diamond Bar Ranch on behalf of the Sand County Foundation and congratulate them on winning the 2025 Aldo Leopold Conservation Award. Attendees watched a video showcasing the hard work the Jones family does on their operation to protect the environment and keep their land thriving for decades to come. Following the Leopold Award presentation, President Pierce recognized the Young Cattlemen’s Connections (YCC)
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