Beef Showcase Returns to HHD
GRAND ISLAND, NEB. (Aug. 6, 2025) — The BEEF Showcase at Husker Harvest Days 2025 will feature a new partnership with Ducks Unlimited, bringing enhanced conservation resources to cattle producers across the Western Corn Belt from Sept. 9-11. Located in the Northwest Quadrant of the exhibit grounds, this dedicated space offers innovations, education and networking opportunities for the beef industry.
Ducks Unlimited Conservation Sessions
Ducks Unlimited will present two key educational sessions during the event:
Sept. 9, 1 p.m., Husker Stage, Hospitality Tent— "Utilizing cost-share programs to improve
operations" featuring insights from landowners and conservation specialists.
Sept. 10, 2:30 p.m., BEEF Building — "Powerful partnerships: Creating value through collaboration," demonstrating how conservation organizations, beef brands and landowners can work together effectively.
Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. They provide farmers with financial and technical assistance through soil health initiatives, sustainable grazing systems, rice stewardship programs and conservation easements to protect vital ecosystems.
"Landowners are some of the best stewards. They care about their property. They care about seeing it last for a long time, and that's where we come in," said Benjamin Romans, regional communications specialist at Ducks Unlimited.
Industry-Leading BEEF Education
Beyond the valuable conservation programming, the BEEF Showcase offers producers comprehensive access to cutting-edge innovations and practical education across all aspects of the cattle industry.
"The BEEF Showcase is an opportunity to connect two Farm Progress brands for the benefit of our attendees and exhibitors," says Sarah Muirhead, managing director of livestock publications for Farm Progress. "It's bringing the trusted education from BEEF magazine directly to producers."
Visitors can experience live demonstrations throughout the event:
-Cattle handling equipment demonstrations — Twice daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., featuring the latest equipment tested under real working conditions
-Horse gentling demonstrations by Ron Knodel — Three times daily, teaching producers effective-training methods for livestock work
-New for 2025, the BEEF Showcase will feature demonstrations of manure spreading equipment,-allowing producers to evaluate the latest technology before making investment decisions.
The BEEF Building will also host additional educational sessions on:
-Feedlot management
-Beef-on-dairy production
-Genomics advancements
-Financing options for beef operations
The BEEF Showcase runs Sept. 9-11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Northwest Quadrant of the Husker Harvest Days grounds in Grand Island, Nebraska. Complimentary three-day admission is available with online registration at HuskerHarvestDays.com.
About Husker Harvest Days
Husker Harvest Days, the world's largest totally irrigated working farm show, takes place annually in Grand Island, Nebraska. This premier Western Corn Belt agricultural event showcases cutting-edge innovations for both crop and livestock producers, featuring the popular BEEF Showcase and extensive live field demonstrations. The three-day event connects agricultural professionals with hundreds of exhibitors while supporting the community through local partnerships. For more information, visit www.HuskerHarvestDays.com.
About Farm Progress
As part of Informa Markets, Farm Progress is the largest, most diversified agriculture information business in North America. Through a robust network of live events, digital products, data, marketing services, broadcasting and local and national publications, Farm Progress enables the nation's most economically significant farmers, growers and ranchers to connect and do business. It serves 80% of the 2 million farms and ranches in the U.S., and an estimated 85% of the nation's annual agricultural gross domestic product. Visit our website at www.FarmProgress.com.