By Scout Nelson
The Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) has set the agendas for its upcoming annual convention, taking place November 19–21 in Manhattan, Kansas. Members are encouraged to attend and participate in discussions shaping future livestock policy.
The event provides an opportunity for producers and industry representatives to exchange ideas, influence policy, and vote on association resolutions as they advance through committee and council meetings.
The Stockgrowers Council will feature a discussion on the importance of Secure Beef Supply Plans in cattle operations. The session will be led by Kelly Halbleib, Animal Health Planner and Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator with the Kansas Department of Agriculture, and Dr. Miles Theurer, Research Director with Veterinary Research and Consulting Services.
During the Cattle Feeders Council meeting, Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Dr. Justin Smith will outline potential restrictions expected if New World screwworm (NWS) is detected in the U.S.
The Animal Health & ID Committee also will hear from Dr. Smith on the same issue, along with Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, who will discuss the Asian longhorned tick and theileriosis concerns.
The Natural Resources Committee will include a presentation by Dr. K. C. Olson, K-State Extension Range Cattle Nutritionist, focusing on woody and invasive species encroachment in grasslands and prescribed fire strategies. Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 will also provide updates on resource management.
Meanwhile, the Tax Committee will receive a federal tax update, discuss succession planning, and explore state tax policy considerations.
Resolutions moving through these committees will require final approval by the general membership at the close of the convention. Once approved, these policies will guide KLA officers and staff activities in 2026.
Members can access meeting materials online. Registration for the convention will remain open until the end of November 16.
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