86 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN March 2026 NC DISPATCH At Home on the Range The NCW Consumer and Producer Education Committee is ready to distribute beef activity books, kidfriendly recipes, production handouts and two reading books for spring Ag Venture programs. The committee just released a new education lesson to help students investigate rangelands by growing their own grass to represent a beef ranch. “At Home on the Range” was created for grades three through five with several activities for students to participate in. Reach out to Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) Director of Producer Education Bonita Lederer for more information at blederer@necattlemen. org or (402) 450-0223. Loc al Affiliates Offer Scholarships Several NC affiliates offer scholarships for students in their area. Affiliates are excited to offer scholarships to students going into the ag industry. Many of these affiliates raise money during their spring membership or annual banquets to be able to provide students these opportunities. NC members and local businesses have strongly supported these scholarship programs by donating items, services and bidding. If you are a senior in high school or are currently attending college, visit with your local affiliate to see what opportunities are available for you. Direct questions to your local affiliate. Scholarships have different deadlines and requirements; please refer to each scholarship application for this information. Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholarships The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) offers scholarships to qualified youth in Nebraska who have an interest in the beef industry. Since 1970, NCF has provided scholarships to students furthering their education goals through contributions received by donors to the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are available on the Nebraska Cattlemen website, nebraskacattlemen.org, or by calling the NCF office at (402) 475-2333. Please refer to the NCF scholarship applications for complete selection requirements and due dates. ~NC~ A family owned and operated Commercial Feedlot located in the heart of Nebraska’s Corn Production. OUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL MAXIMIZES YOUR PROFIT POTENTIAL! DFI also offers: Risk Management • Partnership Feeding Multiple Marketing Options Retained Ownership • Feeder Financing Private Consulting Nutritionist Private Consulting Veterinarian Location Close to All Major Packers Permanent Shades in Pens Two Locations: Columbus & Palmer • 13,500 head capacity Mike Drinnin, Owner/Manager • miked@drinninfeedlots.com Office: (402) 564-7409 • sharib@drinninfeedlots.com drinninfeedlots.com Jarad Drinnin - Columbus Cell: (402) 910-6508 Sam Drinnin - Palmer Cell: (402) 910-0233
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