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Nebraska Ag Update  |  May 7, 2021
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Gov. Ricketts proclaims “Beef Month” & highlights Beef Passport dining program

Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska at Misty’s Steakhouse in downtown Lincoln.  He was joined by Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Steve Wellman, Nebraska Beef Council Chairman George Cooksley, and Nebraska Cattlemen President William Rhea III.  At the ceremony, the Governor encouraged Nebraskans to take part in the 2021 Good Life Good Steaks Beef Passport program organized by the Nebraska Beef Council.

“Nebraska has long been known as the Beef State,” said Gov. Ricketts.  “Our cattle industry grows Nebraska by generating over $10 billion in cash receipts each year.  The new Beef Passport program gives Nebraskans the opportunity to support our ranchers by dining on delicious cuts of Nebraska beef.” » Read more

Click here to watch a video of the news conference.

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