Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation Awards $12,000 in Grants and Weide Receives Friend of the Foundation Award

Education and Research Highlighted at Annual Awards Banquet

LINCOLN, NE (January 3, 2025) – During the Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Awards Banquet, the Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation presented the Nebraska Beef Industry Endowment, the Nebraska Range and Conservation Endowment, and the Friend of the Foundation award to three trailblazers in the beef industry.

Nebraska Cattlemen Selects Senator Curt Friesen for the 2024 Industry Service Award

Hamilton County Farmer Honored for Dedication to Beef Cattle Industry

LINCOLN, Neb. (Dec. 19, 2024) – The Nebraska Cattlemen Nominations Committee announced Senator Curt Friesen as the winner of the 2024 Industry Service Award during the Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Awards Banquet.

The Nebraska Cattlemen Industry Service Award recognizes the contribution of individuals who work outside the cattle industry and go above and beyond to support agriculture.

Dave Burkholder Receives the Nebraska Cattlemen Hall of Fame Award

Highest Honor Awarded by Nebraska Cattlemen

LINCOLN, Neb. (Dec. 19, 2024) – During the Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Awards Banquet, Dave Burkholder received the 2024 Nebraska Cattlemen Hall of Fame award for his lifetime of service to Nebraska’s beef cattle industry.

The Hall of Fame Award is the highest honor Nebraska Cattlemen can give one of its members. The Nominations Committee selects members based on their contribution to the beef industry, contribution to the Nebraska Cattlemen organization, community and civic contributions, and their cattle business accomplishments.

Nebraska Cattlemen Elects Dick Pierce as President

LINCOLN, Neb. (Dec. 16, 2024) – During their Annual Business Meeting, the Nebraska Cattlemen membership elected Dick Pierce of Sumner, Nebraska, to serve as president.