Behind the Scenes

Nebraska Cattle Industry Legends

Members of Nebraska Cattlemen (NC) celebrated the 125th anniversary of their organization at their summer meeting in Valentine.

The group actually began in 1988 as the Nebraska Stock Growers Association (NSGA). In 1998, NSGA consolidated with the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association (NLFA) and the Nebraska Feedlot Council to form Nebraska Cattlemen.

One of the highlights of the meeting was a 125th Anniversary panel discussion featuring past presidents and executives of the various organizations. Pictured from left to right are State Senator Tom Hansen of North Platte, NC president in 2005; Paul Johnston of Lincoln, NLFA executive vice president from 1967 to 1988; John Klosterman of David City, NLFA president in 1970-1971 and NC president in 1988-1989; Roy Lilley of Wellington, Colorado, NSGA executive vice president from 1979 to 1988 and NC executive vice president from 1992 to 1995; Jack Maddux of Wauneta, NSGA president from 1976 to 1978; and, Dick Mercer of Kearney, NLFA president in 1985.

Brownfield’s Ken Anderson covered the anniversary event in Valentine and shot this great photo!