34 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN November 2024 2024 Nebraska Ca lemen Annual Convention & Trade Show Dec. 11-13 | Younes Conference Center South | Kearney Wednesday, Dec. 11 8:30 a.m. NC Board of Directors Meeting 12:30 p.m. NC Member Services Committee Meeting Learn from past NC Top Hand award winners about the importance of member recruitment and best practices. This committee meeting will also focus on celebrating the membership recruitment and retention success NC achieved over the past year, and there will be a discussion on the importance of getting the next generation of leaders involved. 2:10 p.m. Council Business Meetings Councils will hold elections for their 2025 leadership. All council members are encouraged to attend their respective business meetings. 3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions Breakout Session I · Tax and Business Updates Breakout Session II · Trade Overview 4:15 p.m. Allied Industries Council Meeting Nebraska Cattlemen associate members are encouraged to attend this meeting. The council will discuss Nebraska Cattlemen partnership packages and affiliate involvement. 5:15 p.m. Opening General Session Plan to attend the Opening General Session and hear from keynote speaker Don Close who serves as the chief research and analytics officer for Terrain. 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception at the Trade Show Sponsored by the Nebraska Cattlemen Allied Industries Council. Mingle with NC members and allied industries partners at this evening of food and fun on opening night in the Trade Show Ballroom. ursday, Dec. 12 7:30 a.m. Annual Trade Show The NC Annual Trade Show will be open all day, so make sure to allow time to stop in and visit with our industry partners and learn about their products, programs and services. 7:30 a.m. Policy Committee Meetings I · Taxation Wrap-up of the 2024 Nebraska Legislature Special Session 2025 preview of state and federal taxation issues Policy Review · Marketing and Commerce CME Live Cattle contract daily price limit modifications Update on CME Group Live Cattle contract industry survey Cattle and beef market fundamentals overview Policy Review 9:45 a.m. Policy Committee Meetings II · Brand and Property Rights Federal legislation on foreign ownership of agriculture lands Update from the Nebraska Brand Committee – Duane Gangwish, NC Brand and Property Rights Committee chair, and Don Arp, Nebraska Brand Committee executive director Policy Review Highlights You Won't Want to Miss! Schedule Subject to Change. Watch for more details in upcoming issues of the Nebraska Cattlemen Chronicle e-newsletter and online at www.nebraskacattlemen.org. COMFORT INN $114.95/night (308) 236-3400 FAIRFIELD INN $114.95/night $179.95/night for suites (308) 236-4200 LA QUINTA INN $114.95/night $179.95/night for suites (308) 237-4400 Specify you’re with Nebraska Cattlemen to receive the discounted rates above. Room blocks will be held until Nov. 8, 2024. Hotel Rooms OPENING SESSION SPEAKERS/ HIGHLIGHTS Keynote: Don Close, Terrain Chief Research & Analytics Officer Jerry Kuenning, NC President Laura Field, NC Executive Vice President · Retiring Board Members · Top Hand Recognition · Young Cattlemen’s Connections Class of 2023 Recognition
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