NCNov2023

Nebraska Cattleman The ONLY publication dedicated to the Nebraska cattle industry. Volume 79 • Issue 9 • November 2023  Every Issue 17 NC Events 18 Consider This 54 NC Partners 54 Ad Index 56, 58 NC in Action 58 Calendar  Features 14 What Will You Do With Profits? Options to consider when thinking about where to invest in your ranch or cow-calf enterprise. 20 Considerations for a Mineral Supplement Program Tips for supplementing your cattle correctly for optimum performance. 32 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Pit at the Nebraska State Fair A thank you to Beef Pit volunteers. 36 Hedging Bets How pasture, rangeland and forage insurance can help cattle producers.  Columns 6 EVP Perspective Keeping an eye on federal issues and remaining engaged while working for Nebraska cattle producers. 8 Leader's Letter Nebraska CattleWomen reaches consumers across Nebraska. 42 NCIG Understanding the hardening insurance market. 44 Inside Track Long-time NC Trade Show exhibitor Tony Romshek shares how the trade show complements NC's convention. 48 NC Foundation How one Nebraska native is using a blended gift to make an impact. 50 IANR A look back on a momentous year for UNL's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. On The Cover Red Angus cows trail home for calving season after spending the winter months on Sandhills range. Photo courtesy of Natalie Jones. 14 56 20 10 Special to This Issue 10, 11 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Convention and Trade Show Schedule 12 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Convention and Trade Show Registration 36 4  Nebraska Cattleman  November 2023

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