Where the Beef Industry Meets: Let’s head to the 2025 CattleCon in San Antonio, Texas!

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention and Trade Show is underway in San Antonio, Texas, where thousands of cattlemen and women will gather to talk policy, network, and find out about the latest advancements in the ranching industry.

RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender is in attendance to talk with various leaders.

Dan Gattis, NCBA Federation Chair

Nancy Jackson, NCBA Federation Vice Chair

Connie Larson, Zimpro Global Technical Services Associate Director

Kaylene Ballesteros, John Deere Go-To-Market Manager

Curtis Workman, Endovac

Sarchet Jeff, Zoetis Managing Veterinarian

Clint Mefford, Zoetis

Kim Brackett, NCBA Policy Division Chair

Sigrid Johannes, NCBA Senior Director of Govt. Affairs

Sam Ingram, Corteva

Justin Wells, Halter

Jon Mollhagen, Moly Manufacturing Owner

Dr. Jason Nickell, Merck Animal Health

Jody Wade, Boehringer Ingelheim Professional Services Veterinarian

Ethan Lane, NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs

Brian Spencer, CaseIH Hay and Forage Marketing Manager

Kevin Charleston, Specialty Crop Insurance

Dennis Lee, Morton Buildings Farm and Equestrian Product Line Manager

Josh Newton, Pneu Dart Livestock Division

Max Davis, AgAmerica Lending Senior Director of Client and Growth Management

Mark Eisele, NCBA President

Joe Carpenter and Barb Downing, NCBA ESAP Winners

Dr. Shalene McNeill, NCBA Executive Director Nutrition Research

Senator Roger Victory

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