As I write this article, the Dog Days of Summer are drawing to a close, and as you read this article, Fall will probably be in full swing.
I personally like the fall time of year the best. Getting to see the fruits of our labor pay off is rewarding and satisfying. As cow-calf producers, we’re in the fourth quarter of ranching with one more big push to get over the line and start the game over for one more year. It seems like it has been a long, hot, dry summer, so I personally am looking forward to a little cool down!
At NCA, we have been working on some issues with private property rights. It seems some misinformation and personal “assumptions” have encouraged vandalism and trespass across the West, and that is something that every private property owner in Nevada should be concerned about. We are actively working to defend our rights and seeking counsel on how to proceed. There will be more on this topic in the future because it is not going away, but that is all I can say at the moment.
Now I have got to give a plug for everyone to come to the NCA Annual Convention on November 13th, 14th, and 15th in Elko, Nevada. We are going to have twp General Sessions: one on trespass and what to do when we have encounters, and one with agency updates to get informed on what our partners are up to. We will also have a CattleFax industry update breakfast. Everyone should be interested to see what the market outlook is, so you don’t want to miss it. The big question is how long the market will stay high. I, for one, sure want to see what CattleFax projects! If that isn’t enough excitement, we will also have a great trade show, our committee meetings, and voting on policy to guide the organization.
Put it on your calendar and get your tickets early because you really don’t want to miss this Convention!
Cheers,
Hanes Holman
President, NCA