32 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN November 2025 2025 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual C e & r d h Dec. 10-12, 2025 | Younes Conference Center South, Kearney Wednesday, Dec. 10 8:30 a.m. NC Board of Directors Meeting 12:30 p.m. NC Member Services and Revenue Development Committee Meeting The most effective membership recruitment is members telling others why they are members. Membership recruitment success will be celebrated, and the group will engage in a discussion on how to increase membership recruitment on the local and state levels. Members will have a chance to provide input on membership benefits. The meeting will also include a report from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. 2:10 p.m. Council Business Meetings Councils will hold elections for their 2026 leadership. All council members are encouraged to attend their respective business meetings. 3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions Breakout Session I • Business Updates Come learn about new changes that may impact your operation. Breakout Session II • Trade Overview Join this session for the latest news regarding trade agreements and their impacts. 4:15 p.m. Allied Industries Council Meeting Nebraska Cattlemen associate members make up the Allied Industries Council. Council members will receive updates from the summer meeting, as well as updates on partnership package opportunities and upcoming meetings and events. Bring ideas on how to get more involved with Nebraska Cattlemen members. 5:15 p.m. Opening General Session Plan to attend the Opening General Session and hear from Nebraska Cattlemen, industry leaders and a keynote speaker that will be announced at a later date. We will also recognize the recipients of the 2025 Leopold Conservation Award in Nebraska. 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 Council partners at this evening of food and fun on opening night in the Trade Show Ballroom. Thursday, Dec. 11 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 · Marketing and Commerce • Update on CME Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle futures daily price limits • Cyclical cattle supply update, including impact of U.S./Mexico border closure on U.S. live cattle and feeder cattle supplies to date • Upcoming CME Group review of CME Feeder Cattle futures contract specifications • Implications of increased supplies of competing proteins and tariffs on U.S. beef markets – domestically and abroad • Policy review · Education and Research • Updates from post-secondary institutions • Nebraska Cattlemen Education and Research Foundation • Presentation from the Nebraska Department of Education • Presentation from Nebraska Board of Educational Lands and Funds • Policy Review Room blocks under Nebraska Cattlemen are available at: FAIRFIELD INN $114.95/night Complimentary suite upgrade when available (308) 236-4200 COMFORT INN $114.95/night (308) 236-3400 When booking hotels, specify you are with Nebraska Cattlemen. Room blocks will be available until Nov. 10, 2025 Additional Option (no room block): LA QUINTA INN $114.95/night (308) 237-4400 H t R s OPENING SESSION SPEAKERS/ HIGHLIGHTS · Keynote: To Be Announced · Dick Pierce, NC President · Laura Field, NC Executive Vice President · Retiring Board Members · Top Hand Recognition · Young Cattlemen’s Connections Class of 2024 Recognition
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