Beef Quality Assurance Awards annually recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers and educators that best demonstrate animal care and handling principles as part of day-to-day activities.
Organization’s 2026 policy agenda focuses on regulatory reform, animal health protections, expanded market access and workforce solutions for the cattle and beef supply chain.
Greg Henderson of Kansas receives posthumous recognition with the Industry Leadership Award for his award-winning journalism and being a voice of the beef industry.
Rick Hibler with Irsik & Doll Beefland Feedyard in Garden City, Kan., receives the Arturo Armendariz Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to improving the cattle-feeding industry.
Future agricultural leaders have the opportunity to engage with potential employers during the new Career Crawl at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Trade Show on Feb. 5, 2026.