This is where you’ll find links to photos, audio, and other information from the 2025 CattleCon in San Antonio, TX, Feb. 4-6.
This newsroom will be updated continuously during the convention and will remain as an archive for content after the event.
This virtual ag newsroom includes links to digital media content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast.
Photos
Press Releases
San Antonio Welcomes CattleCon 2025
2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Regional Winners Announced
2025 Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners Announced
NCBA Announces 2025 Policy Priorities
Emerging Beef Industry Leaders Receive CME Group Scholarships
Kansas Ranch Honored With Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award
2025 Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners Announced
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
Nebraska Cattleman Becomes New NCBA President
Audio Interviews
Preview Interview with Kristin Torres, Executive Director of Meetings and Event, NCBA.
Interview with Kristin Torres, NCBA (7:09)
Federation of State Beef Councils/CBB Leadership
Andy Bishop, CBB Chair
Interview with Andy Bishop (5:54)
Dan Gattis, TX, Federation Chair
Interview with Dan Gattis, Federation (4:42)
Nancy Jackson, MS, Federation Vice Chair
Interview with Nancy Jackson, Federation (4:55)
NCBA Leadership
Mark Eisele, President, Wyoming
Interview with Mark Eisele (4:49)
Buck Wehrbein, President-Elect, Nebraska
Interview with Buck Wehrbein (3:08)
Gene Copenhaver, Vice President, Virginia
Interview with Gene Copenhaver (4:05)
Kim Brackett, Policy Division Chair
Interview with Kim Brackett (3:19)
NCBA Staff
Colin Woodall, CEO
Interview with Colin Woodall (4:59)
Ethan Lane, Vice President, Government Affairs
Interview with Ethan Lane (6:06)
Tanner Beamer, Executive Director, Government Affairs
Interview with Tanner Beymer (6:01)
Kent Bacus, Executive Director, Government Affairs
Interview with Kent Bacus (7:03)
Dr. Kathy Simmons, Chief Veterinarian
Interview with Kathy Simmons (5:46)
Garrett Edmonds, Director, Government Affairs & PLC
Interview with Garrett Edmonds (3:44)
Kaitlynn Glover, Executive Director, Government Affairs & PLC
Interview with Kaitlynn Glover (7:59)
Mike Simone, Executive Director, Market Research and Intelligence
Interview with Mike Simone (5:13)
Julia Herman, DVM, MS, DACVPM, NCBA Veterinarian/Beef Cattle Specialist
Interview with Julia Herman (3:50)
Allison Rivera, Executive Director, Government Affairs
Interview with Allison Rivera (3:16)
Cindy Valdez Nolasco, NCBA Associate Director, Producer Education/BQA
Interview with Cindy Valdez Nolasco (3:15)
Michaela Clowser, Senior Director, Producer Education
Interview with Michaela Clowser (2:35)
Interviews
2024 Environmental Stewardship Award Program Winners
Barb, Downey Ranch, Region VII: National ESAP Winner
Interview with Barb Downey, Downey Ranch (3:32)
Brett Chedzoy, Region I: Angus Glen Farms, LLC, Watkins Glen, New York
Interview with Brett Chedzoy (3:42)
Henry Kempfer, Region II: Kempfer Cattle Company, Deer Park, Florida
Interview with Henry Kempfer (3:32)
Rachel Gray, Region III: Little Timber Farms, Blackduck, Minnesota
Interview with Rachel Gray (3:32)
Mike Turner, Region IV: Blue Ranch, Moore County, Texas
Interview with Mike Turner (4:31)
Robbie Levalley, Region V: LeValley Ranch, Hotchkiss, Colorado
Interview with Robbie Levalley (3:27)
Dan Halstorm, U.S. Meat Export Federation, President and CEO
Interview with Dan Halstrom, USMEF (3:48)
Andrew Coppin, CEO/Co-Founder, Ranchbot
Interview with Andrew Coppin (8:10)
Kevin Good, VP Industry Relations, CattleFax
Interview with Kevin Good (8:10)
John Steeves, Head of Rural Business Economics, North America, Rabo AgriFinance
Interview with John Steeves (7:15)
Dr. Mark Lyons, CEO, Alltech
Interview with Dr. Mark Lyons (4:59)
Emma Coffman, 2024 Advocate of the Year
Interview with Emma Coffman (5:24)
Ian Wheal, Founder/CEO, Breedr
Interview with Ian Wheal (5:50)
Sessions
Randy Blach, CEO, CattleFax
Randy Blach presentation (17:25)
Kevin Good, VP Industry Relations, CattleFax
Kevin Good presentation (22:54)
Matt Makens, Meteorologist / Atmospheric Scientist at Makens Weather LLC
Matt Makens presentation (20:56)