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News Release
Nebraska Cattlemen
 Audio Interview (Full text version follows audio release below)
Contact: Mike Fitzgerald, (402) 475-2333
or mfitzgerald@necattlemen.org For Immediate Release
(Audio version below)
Nebraska Cattlemen, Beef Industry Scholars Prepare for Summit
(Oct. 27, 2009) LINCOLN, NE – On Tuesday, Nov. 17 the Nebraska Cattlemen and Beef Industry Scholars from the University of Nebraska will present the fourth annual Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Industry Issues Summit in Lincoln. According to Stephanie Bryant, one of the Beef Scholars, it’s a chance to focus on two very critical issue for cattlemen.
Bryant says the summit will cover issues not always top-of-mind with producers.
According to Bryant, it won’t just be a one-way presentation.
Another of the beef scholars, Christina Heine (High-Knee), says the summit will revolved around some very talented presenters.
According to Heine, it will involve people who have broad knowledge of the subjects they cover.
Producers interested in beef production systems and pricing should consider attending the Nov. 17 Summit, which will be held on the University of Nebraska Lincoln East Campus. The $65 registration fee includes lunch at Skeeter Barnes, as well as all event materials.
For more information, call the Nebraska Cattlemen at 402/475-2333, or visit their web site at nebraskacattlemen.org.
News Release
Nebraska Cattlemen
Contact: Mike Fitzgerald, (402) 475-2333
or mfitzgerald@necattlemen.org For Immediate Release
Beef Industry Summit to Address Potential Production and Pricing Policy Issues
(Oct. 27, 2009) LINCOLN, NE – Within the last year, many uncertainties have sprouted in the beef industry. Two major areas important to the future survival and success of the beef industry are potential governmental policy changes affecting beef production systems and beef pricing. The fourth annual Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Industry Issues Summit is set for Nov. 17 and will aim to inform producers in these areas.
The one-day summit will be held at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln east campus in Marvel Baker Hall. Speakers for the morning topic “Potential Policies Affecting Beef Production” are: Dan Thomson, Kansas State University, addressing animal welfare from the viewpoint of a veterinarian; Tim Amlaw, American Humane, describing best practices for humane treatment of animals; and Elizabeth Parker, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, discussing the future of anti-microbial uses in livestock production.
Speakers for the afternoon topic “Potential Policies Affecting Beef Pricing are: Warren Preston, USDA, discussing the hows and whys of mandatory price reporting; Randy Russell, lobbyist with Barron and Russell, addressing concentration policy concerns in our nation’s capitol; and Steve Koontz, Colorado State University, presenting the large GIPSA-RTI marketing study.
A popular feature of the summit is the question-and-answer sessions between the speakers and attendees after each of the presentations. The summit is coordinated by the Nebraska Cattlemen and the UN-L Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars.
Because space is limited, interested producers should call the Nebraska Cattlemen at (402) 475-2333. Upon receipt of a completed registration, producers will receive parking and meeting room information as well as the updated agenda. The cost of the program for NC members is $65 and covers a Skeeter Barnes lunch and materials for the event.
The Nebraska Cattlemen association serves as the representative for the state’s beef cattle industry and represents professional cattle breeders, ranchers and feeders, as well as 48 county and local cattlemen’s associations. Its headquarters are in Lincoln and a second office in Alliance serves cattlemen in western Nebraska. This and other Nebraska Cattlemen information is available at www.nebraskacattlemen.org.
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