66 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN January 2026 2025 Nebraska Cattlemen C e i g s NEBRASKA CATTLEMEN CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 64 The Jones family of Diamond Bar Ranch in Stapleton are recognized as recipients of the 2025 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award. Standing, left to right, are Susanne, Shaylee, Natalie, Lance, Grant and Robert L. Jones. Jake Pullen, Allan Louthan, Jim Edwards and Jerry Kuenning, left to right, are recognized for their service on the NC Board of Directors as they finish out their terms. Also retiring but not in attendance were Travis Chrisman, Kristian Rennert, Ryan Danehey, Erica Schlunz and Heath Clausen. 2025 NC President Dick Pierce, left, receives a custom belt buckle for his year as president from 2026 NC President Craig Uden at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting. Enjoying time in the NC Trade Show reception, left to right, are Dave Bruntz, U.S. Meat Export Federation chair-elect; Sen. Teresa Ibach (R-44); Greg Ibach, former Nebraska director of agriculture and former under secretary of agriculture for marketing and regulatory programs; and Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks at the Annual Awards Banquet. NC President Dick Pierce, left, receives a $10,000 check from the Merck Animal Health Cartridges for Cash program on behalf of Nebraska Cattlemen. Presenting the check is Merck representative Brandon Nuttelman, right.
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