LINCOLN, NE  –  (Audio with Michael Kelsey, Executive Vice President for the Nebraska Cattlemen).

(Nov. 4, 2008) LINCOLN, NE – (audio links below this print version)

Cattle producers interested in a candid discussion of the economy and financing for ag enterprises to be held two weeks after the Nov. 4th elections are invited to attend Nebraska Cattlemen’s Third Annual Beef Industry Issues Summit.

Nebraska Cattlemen working with UNL Department of Animal Science is hosting the summit on Tuesday, November 18 at the Animal Science Building on the UNL East Campus in Lincoln. The program will begin with registration at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m.

The summit is designed for Nebraska Cattlemen members who have been wondering just what the economy will do to their businesses. Michael Kelsey, Nebraska Cattlemen executive vice president, said participants should not expect lectures, but should be prepared for a lively and valuable discussion of the topics.

The program, titled The Economy: Foundation, Future and Fallout, will focus on finances, including credit availability, cost and regulation.

Speakers include John Munn, Nebraska State Department of Banking director. He will discuss regulatory matters regarding the banking industry. George Enloe, senior partner with Amarillo Brokerage Co., will discuss issues relating to risk management, market volatility. Gregg Doud, NCBA Chief Economist, will discuss outlook information related to trade, demand, market volatility and world supplies. The summit keynote speaker will be Barry Flinchbaugh, Kansas State University Ag Economist. He will discuss his experiences with government, his outlook on key government policies under a new administration.

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 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.

Audio version below…



NEBRASKA CATTLEMEN AUDIO INTERVIEW
Monday, November 3, 2008


“November 18 Panel to Outline Financial Picture for Nebraska Cattlemen: Kelsey”

( Michael Kelsey is executive vice president of the Nebraska Cattlemen.)

Listen to the full interview here

An uncertain financial future is of concern to many cattlemen these days. The Nebraska Cattlemen is helping make the picture less cloudy with a November 18 summit called The Financial Markets: Foundation, Future and Fallout. Michael Kelsey, Nebraska Cattlemen executive vice president, says the topic is appropriate this year.

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Kelsey says this third annual summit, being held in conjunction with the University of Nebraska at Lincoln Department of Animal Science, is designed for Nebraska Cattlemen members who have been wondering just what the economy will do to their businesses.

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The spots for this session are expected to fill up fast.

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Kelsey said participants shouldn’t expect lectures, but should be prepared for a lively and valuable discussion of the topics.

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For more information or to reserve your space at the Beef Industry Issue Summit at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln November 18, contact the Nebraska Cattlemen at 402/475-2333.