What the Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting Is
The Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting is the association's summer gathering, held in June. It pairs committee and policy sessions with social events: a golf tournament, community tours, a steak dinner and the Nebraska Beef Ambassador Contest. The 2026 meeting was June 10 and 11 in Dawson County, with Wednesday events at Lakeside Golf Club in Elwood and Thursday sessions at Cozad High School in Cozad. The June 2027 meeting will be posted on the Nebraska Cattlemen midyear page as details are set.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
| Time | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Board of Directors meeting | Lakeside Golf Club, Elwood |
| 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. | Lunch | Lakeside Golf Club |
| 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Golf tournament (tee-off 11:00 a.m.) | Lakeside Golf Club |
| 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Community and industry tours, lunch provided for tour guests | Lexington, North Platte and Cozad |
| 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Nebraska Beef Ambassador Contest | Dawson County Extension Office, Lexington |
| 5:30 p.m. | Social hour | Lakeside Golf Club |
| 6:30 p.m. | Welcome reception and steak dinner | Lakeside Golf Club |
The two tours
- Industry tour: Darr Feedlot in Lexington, Sustainable Beef in North Platte and a happy hour at Mac's Creek Winery and Brewery in Lexington.
- Community tour: a guided visit to the Dawson County Historical Society and Museum in Lexington led by Don Batie, cocktails and dessert at the Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery in Cozad, a vineyard and brewery tour at Mac's Creek, and happy hour with the industry tour group.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Registration ran from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cozad High School. The policy work happens in four sessions:
- Session I (about 7:30 to 9:15 a.m.): Ag Policy and Research, and Taxation and Education committees.
- Session II: Member Services and Revenue Development Committee.
- Session III: Marketing and Commerce, and Natural Resources and Environment committees.
- Allied Industries Council: 11:00 a.m. to noon.
- Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation lunch: 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. in the gymnasium.
- Session IV (2:00 p.m.): Animal Health and Nutrition, and Brand and Property Rights committees.
Who It Is For
Nebraska Cattlemen members and allied industry partners, with committee sessions on policy, a foundation lunch and social events. The Nebraska Beef Ambassador Contest, a beef advocacy competition, is held on the first afternoon in Lexington; contact the association for contestant rules.
Key Dates
- June 10 to 11, 2026: most recent Midyear Meeting, Elwood, Lexington and Cozad.
- June 2027: next Midyear Meeting; updates will be posted on the Midyear Meeting page.
Questions
Who do I call?
Nebraska Cattlemen, 4611 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521. Phone 402-475-2333. Questions about the meeting go to Ashley McClinton through the link on the Midyear page.
Is the schedule fixed?
The posted schedule said it was subject to change.
Official Links
- 2026 Midyear schedule: full times and places
- 2026 Midyear schedule (earlier version): session times
- Nebraska Cattlemen Midyear Meeting: 2027 updates and contact
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Dawson County Livestock Judging Contest
Youth judging contest in Lexington on May 23, 2026, one of the stops on the Great Plains Livestock Judging Circuit.
Lexington, NE | Organizer: Nebraska 4-H Official event details - Dawson County Fair
The Dawson County Fair is held each year in Lexington at Dawson County Fairgrounds; the most recent dates were July 15-19, 2026. Includes 4-H and FFA exhibits and junior livestock shows. Located at 1000 Plum Creek Pkwy, Lexington.
1000 Plum Creek Pkwy, Lexington, NE 68850 Official event details - Nebraska Wheat Board Meeting
Wheat checkoff board meeting on the Nebraska Wheat calendar, held in Lincoln on Nov. 18, 2026, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
- Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention
Farm Bureau members meet for policy voting, discussion meet rounds, workshops, a keynote and board elections. The 2026 meeting is Dec. 6 to 8; the 2025 convention was also held in Kearney.
- Nebraska Cattlemen Convention and Trade Show
Annual convention and trade show of Nebraska Cattlemen at the Younes Conference Center South in Kearney, scheduled for Dec. 9 to 11, 2026.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.