24 NEBRASKA CATTLEMAN November 2026 Tentative Schedule of Events Fairfield Inn– $129.95/night (308) 236-4200 Comfort Inn – $124.95/night (308) 236-3400 Additional hotel option - no room block. La Quinta Inn – $124.95/night (308) 237-4400 Hotels Room blocks under Nebraska Cattlemen are available at: When booking hotels, specify you are with Nebraska Cattlemen. The room block will be available until Nov. 8, 2026. A new schedule. A fresh approach.The same Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) tradition you know and love. After 18 months of discussion and a dedicated task force, the NC Board of Directors has streamlined the Annual Convention & Trade Show to maximize engagement, connection and trade show traffic.Thursday is now one action-packed day featuring policy meetings, the trade show, Market Outlook, Annual Business Meeting and Awards Banquet. Check out the new schedule and get ready for Convention 2026! NEW for 2026 NC PAC Silent Auction 2026 Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Convention & Trade Show Dec. 9-10, 2026 | Younes Conference Center South, Kearney Wednesday, Dec. 9 8:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Nebraska Beef Summit NC and the Krutsinger Beef Industry Scholars Program senior class will host the Nebraska Beef Summit featuring research and industry updates designed to share knowledge and encourage new perspectives on issues impacting the beef industry. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Board Meeting 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. NC Board of Directors Meeting 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Reception Honoring Past and Present Leaders of Nebraska Cowbelles, CattleWomen and Beef Ambassadors 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions in Conjunction with Nebraska Beef Summit Ty Lawrence, Ph.D., Professor of Animal Science at West Texas A&M University, will talk about “Where Does Growth Stop? Strategic Insights into the Trend of Higher Finished Weights.” Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, will present “How Exports Deliver Critical Returns for U.S. Beef Producers.” Plus, a discussion on plant closures and the export market. 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Allied Industries Council Meeting Hear updates from the summer meeting, learn about partnership opportunities and upcoming events and share ideas for getting more involved with NC members throughout the year. 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Opening General Session Hear from NC President Craig Uden and Executive Vice President Laura Field, recognize retiring board members and Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Endowment Award recipients, announcement of the 2026 Retail Value Steer Challenge winners and Young Cattlemen’s Connection Class of 2025.A keynote speaker will be announced soon. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception/Trade Show Connect with NC members and AIC partners while exploring the Trade Show Ballroom and catching up with friends from across the industry. Make an impact while getting in on the fun at the 2026 NC Political Action Committee (PAC) Silent Auction! Every bid helps strengthen the NC PAC’s work to support legislative candidates who understand Nebraska agriculture and will advocate for our cattle industry at the state capitol. Your participation helps ensure Nebraska cattle producers continue to have a strong voice where important decisions are made. Bid big, have fun and help keep Nebraska cattlemen represented in Lincoln!
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