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Convention Coverage

2018 CONVENTION

Left: The Bain family all came to the annual con- vention to honor Bubba and Janie. Pictured, left to right, are: Justin, Julie, Janie, Bubba, Brandon, Marley, Logan, Eldora, Bridger and Griffin.

The S’mores the Merrier event at the annual con- vention was a hit with guests of all ages.

The tradeshow welcome reception included a sundae bar and great eats, as well as numerous trade show booths.

Colin Woodall, senior vice president of government af- fairs for National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, gives an update to the AAA conven- tion attendees. His presenta- tion included an overview of good news from the past year, as well as things to look out for in the coming two years from a national and international industry perspective.

Possibly the cutest kid at

Paul Marchant shares stories of hu- mor and life in the cattle business with those at the annual banquet.

the convention hams It up a bit.

The American Akaushi Asso- ciation honored TacoDeli with a Prime + plaque at convention. Pictured, left to right, are: JK Ha; Eric Wilk- erson, TacoDeli representative; Jordan Bee- man; and John Gallimore, TacoDeli repre- sentative.

John Genho, director of technical services for Neogen AgriGenom- ics, shares information relating to genetic evaluation and selection of beef cattle.

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