Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Beef Council announces the “2008 Beef Producer Roundup” industry tour on December 3rd & 4th, 2008. This is a great opportunity for beef producers to gain insight on the marketing of beef through the retail and food service channels and to learn about new research and other topics that affect the beef industry.

The pick-up locations will include North Platte, Lexington and Kearney.

Some of the stops include: Nebraska Beef Council in Kearney; Skeeter Barnes, The University of Nebraska, and Pegler-Sysco Distributors in Lincoln; Johnny’s Steakhouse and Hy-Vee Foods in Omaha; and Cargill Meat Solutions in Schuyler.

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The tour is limited to the first 50 participants and registrations are due by November 14th, 2008. The only cost to the beef producer is their lodging on December 3rd. To reserve your spot on the tour, please call (800) 421-5326 or for a complete agenda log onto http://www.nebeef.org.