Nebraska Cattleman The ONLY publication dedicated to the Nebraska cattle industry. Volume 79 • Issue 6 • August 2023 Every Issue 48 Consider This 55 NC Partners 57 NC Events 60 Calendar 61 Ad Index 62 NC in Action Features 18 Increasing Feedlot Efficiency Practices and products for operations of all sizes and types to increase their profit. 26 Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center Update Construction continues on state-of-the-art facilities. Project completion on track for late 2023 or early 2024. 28 Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program Program funding ends Sept. 30; listening sessions seek to gain producer feedback. 60 Cartridges for Cash NC and Merck Animal Health partner to invest in the next generation of Nebraska's beef cattle industry leaders. Columns 6 EVP Perspective Nebraska Cattlemen exists and finds its strength in our members. 8 Leader's Letter People are key to keeping agriculture sustainable. 30 Guest Editorial A glimpse at the 2023 NCBA Young Cattlemen's Conference. 34 BQA Be prepared to beat the heat. 40 Why Membership? Learn about NC's membership retention and recruitment contests. 42 NC Foundation Recognizing RVSC winners and scholarship recipients. 46 MRS Update A cyclical glance at cattle prices. 50 NCIG A story about livestock risk protection. 54 Inside Track NC Disaster Relief Fund provides hope. 58 Legislative Update A look at the first session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature. On The Cover This pen of Charolais is enjoying their ration at Hi-Gain Feedlot near Farnam. Photo courtesy of Jessica Rudolph. 40 18 62 26 10 Special to This Issue 10 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting Recap 16 2023 Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting Sponsors 4 Nebraska Cattleman August 2023
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