Locations for 2026 Stockmanship & Stewardship events were announced during CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tenn. These unique educational experiences for cattle producers feature low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) educational sessions, facility design sessions and industry updates.

2026 Stockmanship & Stewardship dates and locations:

• March 28 — State College, Pa.
• May 21-22 — Indian Livestock Days, Farmington, N.M.
• Sept. 15-17 — Husker Harvest Days, Grand Island, Neb.
• Oct. 20-22 — Sunbelt Ag Expo, Moultrie, Ga.

These events are designed for cattle producers, students and industry workers who are ready to take their livestock management skills to the next level. Attendees can become BQA-certified; network with fellow cattlemen and women; participate in hands-on demonstrations led by animal handling experts; including Curt Pate and Ron Gill; and learn innovative techniques.

Stockmanship & Stewardship is sponsored by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Neogen and the Beef Checkoff-funded BQA Program.

“Neogen is dedicated to the advancement of human and animal well-being through science and technology,” said Elizabeth Wonsowski, livestock director of marketing at Neogen. “As a leader within the beef industry and proud partner of cattle ranchers and beef production, we recognize the important role that education and resources play in helping the cattle industry continue to grow in a healthy and sustainable way. We are proud to support NCBA and the Beef Checkoff through the Stockmanship & Stewardship program. Together, we can fuel a brighter future of global food security.”