12 Nebraska Cattleman August 2023 Danna Schwenk, Nebraska Brand Committee project director, followed Chairman Gangwish with a presentation on some of the things the committee was considering, what the electronic ownership inspection program could look like and more. Participants were encouraged to ask questions and provide input. Natural Resources and Environment Committee Natural Resources and Environment Committee Chair Eric Hansen began the meeting by introducing Nebraska Department of Natural Resources Director Tom Riley who gave an update on the logistical challenges and opportunities to capture more water coming into the state through the Perkins County Canal project. He also gave an update on additional water projects the department is working on. The next presentation was by Allison Rivera and Mary-Thomas Hart with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Rivera gave an update on the Farm Bill’s conservation and animal health priorities. Hart gave an update on the favorable Waters of the United States (WOTUS) ruling by the Supreme Court in late May. Member Services and Revenue Development Committee Member Services and Revenue Development Committee Chair Quentin Dailey began the meeting by recognizing Top Hand award recipients Brenda Masek, Rod Keil and Jim Edwards. He also recognized the hard work of NC affiliates for their engagement and commended the gain of 171 new members since Nov. 1, 2022. Further, he announced the creation of a new Affiliate Retention Reward of a cash prize for the affiliate with the highest retention and growth rates (learn more on page 40). Kyle Stohs, NC controller, presented the new NC website and discussed the functionality and login process. He answered questions and showed attendees how to navigate their profiles Participants of the NC Midyear tour before entering the Golden Spike Tower building. Jesse Fulton, Nebraska beef Extension educator and director of the Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, gives a presentation on recent beef quality audit results. Kelly Bruns, Ph.D., district director of the UNL West Central Research, Extension and Education Center, center, talks about the variety of programs they conduct on behalf of Nebraska’s agriculture industry. 2023 MIDYEAR MEETING RECAP • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 NC President Steve Hanson announces the winners of the golf tournament prior to the steak dinner at Midyear.
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