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

Lincoln, Neb. (January 5, 2026) – 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 Foundation Now Accepting 2026 Scholarship Applications

Applications Due March 1, 2026

Wehrbein Receives Highest Honor Awarded by Nebraska Cattlemen

Lincoln, Neb. (December 22, 2025) –Nebraska Cattlemen is proud to announce Buck Wehrbein as the 2025 Nebraska Cattlemen Hall of Fame Award recipient for his exemplary leadership and service to the 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 Posthumously Awards Myron R. Benes with the 2025 Industry Service Award

Albion Native Honored for Contributions

Lincoln, Neb. (December 22, 2025) –The Nebraska Cattlemen posthumously awarded Myron R. Benes with the 2025 Industry Service Award during the Nebraska Cattlemen Annual Awards Banquet.

The Nebraska Cattlemen Industry Service Award recognizes the contribution of individuals who have gone above and beyond to support agriculture.