(NAFB.com) – CattleCon 2026 is rapidly approaching, and there will be plenty of “don’t-miss” events on the schedule. The largest beef and cattle industry event of the year will be in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, February 3-5. While CattleCon officially begins on Tuesday, February 3, arrive early for the D.C. Issues Update and NCBA Regional Meetings on Monday, February 2. During the D.C. Issues session, NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane will share insights about NCBA’s policy work. NCBA Region Meetings give cattle producers the opportunity to engage in insightful conversations regarding significant local matters that could potentially influence operations. A new event at CattleCon 2026 is the Prime Cut Awards, which features the National Environmental Stewardship Award and the Beef Quality Assurance Awards. A Sustainability Forum on Thursday, February 5, focuses on legacy in action. For more information and to register and reserve housing, visit convention.ncba.org.
