CattleCon 2026 Highlights Not To Be Missed

Dec 16, 2025

CattleCon 2026 is just around the corner and there are plenty of “don’t miss” events in store. The largest beef and cattle industry event of the year will be held in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 3-5.

While CattleCon officially begins on Tuesday, Feb. 3, arrive early for the D.C. Issues Update and NCBA Regional meetings on Monday, Feb. 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: Featuring the National Environmental Stewardship Award and Beef Quality Assurance Awards. This signature event on Tuesday evening brings together cattlemen and women for a night of celebration, connection and industry pride.

The Sustainability Forum on Thursday, Feb. 5, focuses on legacy in action. The engaging discussion brings together producers and experts who have navigated and are navigating the challenges of succession planning and generational transfer.

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Video: What Drives Pork Eating Quality - Dr. Ben Bohrer

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Ben Bohrer from The Ohio State University discusses what shapes consumer experience with pork. He explains why juiciness and flavor matter, how stunning and chilling affect pork quality, what consumer research reveals about pork chops, and why education and guidance on pork preparation are critical to improving demand. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Consumer education may be one of the pork industry’s biggest opportunities to improve eating experience."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ben Bohrer / ben-bohrer-57b35bb2 is an Associate Professor of Meat Science and Muscle Biology at The Ohio State University and Owner/Operator of Meat Science Solutions, LLC. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his M.S. and B.S. from The Ohio State University. His work connects animal science, food science, meat quality, processed meats, and consumer eating experience. Learn more from Dr. Ben Bohrer on The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, available on all major platforms.