The Kansas Cattlemen’s Association Board of Directors met on December 17, 2018 to certify the ballot results of the 2018 KCA Annual Membership Policy Ballot. The ballot consisted of fourteen existing policy renewals, two policy modifications, four proposed resolutions, a membership directive, and election of officers. Ballot Item Action Ballot Item #1: Value Added Programs Renewed Ballot Item #2: COOL Renewe

Independent cattle producers gathered in downtown Maple Hill in the meeting room of NextGen’s Chophouse, the evening of December 12, 2018, for an animal health and policy seminar put together by Kansas Cattlemen’s Association (KCA). Dr. Justin Smith, Kansas Animal Health Commissioner, provided an update on the Animal Health Department and Tyler Dupy, KCA, provided a legislative and policy update to the 50 producers in attendance. Dr. Justin Smith began with an explanation of