National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Earlier this month, the 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference drew 69 emerging leaders together from across the country for an immersive look at every segment of the beef supply chain. The program took them to Colorado, Iowa, Ohio and concluded in Washington, D.C., where participants gained firsthand exposure to the people, businesses and organizations driving America’s beef industry forward.

Over eight days, attendees explored cattle feeding, beef processing, retail, foodservice and public policy. They strengthened their industry knowledge, sharpened their advocacy skills, and developed a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the beef community.

Every year, YCC fosters connections among the next generation of cattle producer leaders. As participants returned home, they did so with new perspectives, a renewed commitment to the industry, and relationships that will last a lifetime.

We are thankful for the support of John Deere, Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, Tyson Foods, Farm Credit and Merck Animal Health Cattle for making YCC possible.

Longtime NCBA member and fifth-generation Oklahoma producer, Terry Stuart Forst, has been selected as the recipient of the National Ranching Heritage Center National Golden Spur Award for her contributions to the ranching and livestock industries. Congratulations, Terry!

She has strengthened Stuart Ranch through decades of growth and change while maintaining the traditions that have defined the ranch for generations. Today, the Stuart Ranch includes Bar S Corriente Cattle, an American Quarter Horse program and a hunting operation.

Terry will be celebrated during the annual National Golden Spur Award Honors on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.
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🌦️🔥 Two major weather stories will dominate the week of June 15–21 across the U.S.

First, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley into the Gulf Coast and Southeast. With storms repeatedly moving over some of the same areas, localized flooding could become a concern, especially during the first half of the week.

At the same time, summer heat is turning up the intensity. Record heat for parts of the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin and Desert Southwest early in the week before shifting eastward. By next weekend, producers across Florida, the Southeast and portions of the Southern Plains could be dealing with heat index values topping 105°F.

Gusty winds and dry conditions may also elevate wildfire concerns across parts of the Southwest and Four Corners region later in the week.

👀 Whether you're tracking storms or preparing for the heat, it's shaping up to be a very active week of weather across much of the country.

What are you seeing in your area? Let us know below! ⬇️

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TWO winners will be selected and announced at the 2026 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting.

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Summer Business Meeting is your opportunity to connect, learn and lead alongside other producers.

Cattle producers have a vested interest in protecting the legacy of beef production and elevating the consumer experience, and this annual meeting is where critical meetings and discussions take place that shape our industry.

Whether you’re considering attending for the first time, or you’ve attended for years, this is the place to engage and collaborate.

Secure your spot here by registering and booking housing.
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In response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture detecting one case of New World Screwworm in a calf in South Texas, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall released the following statement:

“NCBA and our state partner organizations have been working for more than a year to combat the incursion of the New World Screwworm, and we are doing everything possible to protect the interests of American cattle producers. We appreciate USDA and other agencies for working rapidly to bolster critical resources that protect producers, including building a domestic sterile fly facility, increasing fly surveillance, and expediting the availability of necessary drugs and treatments for cattle. We defeated this harmful pest before in the 1960s by investing heavily in sterile fly dispersal and NCBA will continue using every tool in the toolbox to ensure Screwworm is eradicated in the U.S. once again.”

For more resources visit:

Stop Screwworm | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Learn how the U.S. Government prevents New World screwworm and what to know about risks, surveillance, sterile-fly control, travel, and more.

This week's weather features severe storms and flooding.

Areas to watch:
📍 Northern Plains – severe thunderstorms
📍 North Dakota – heavy rain and flooding
📍 West Texas & New Mexico – flash flood concerns
📍 Great Lakes & Northeast – weekend storm chances
📍 Eastern U.S. – growing heat and humidity
📍 Southwestern U.S. – watch the moisture from a tropical wave developing near Mexico
📍 Hawai'i – Watch for the tropical wave developing southwest of Baja

Matt Makens covers all the highlights in a weekly update he sends out. The Weekly Weather Watch is available to NCBA members for free. Sign up here: makensweather.com

Tell us what weather you are seeing where you live.