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The convention will be held in Deadwood, South Dakota, and the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship will be held at St. Onge Livestock in St. Onge, South Dakota. The dates are June 17-20, 2026.

Convention Guest Notice – Casino Properties

Please be advised that meetings, event spaces, and host hotels for the LMA Annual Convention are located within properties that include active casino operations. All guests are required to comply with property and gaming regulations at all times.

Casino rules strictly prohibit minors from loitering on the casino floor or from being present at gaming tables or slot machines. Minors are permitted to cross the casino floor for the purpose of accessing hotel rooms, restaurants, meeting spaces, or other non-gaming areas.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring compliance with these policies.

Convention Agenda

1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Registration Desk Open

1:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. — Emergency Preparedness Meeting (Open Session)

3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Government and Industry Affairs Committee (Open Session)

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. — Welcome Cocktail Reception hosted by Auction Insurance Agency (AIA)

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. — WLAC Committee Meeting (Closed Session)

5:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. — Government and Industry Affairs Committee (Closed Session)

7:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. — Registration Desk

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. — Committees Update Panel & Member Forum

8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Mount Rushmore Tour

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. — Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Session)

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Morning Mixer hosted by Auction Insurance Agency (AIA)

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Board of Directors Meeting (Open Session)

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Networking Lunch 

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Semi-Finalist Briefing - Lunch for Semi-Finalist will be at the St. Onge Bar on way to market

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Breakout Session 1: Fraud Prevention - How Livestock Marketers Are Targeted and What Tools Can Help to Stop the Next Attempt

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. — Breakout Session 2: From Incident to Action - Injury Protocols Every Livestock Marketing Business Should Have

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Breakout Session 3: Practical Digital Marketing Tools for Livestock Marketers

4:45 p.m. — Busses to begin loading from the Lodge

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. — Host Market BBQ & Contestant Draw at Spur Creek Saloon & Ranch, Newell, SD

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Registration Desk Open

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — General / Panel Session 1: They've lived it - The experience and advice from seasoned office managers that they wish they'd have known starting out.

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. — Ring Judges Briefing (Closed Session)

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Deadwood Walking Tour

9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. — General / Panel Session 2: Unwelcome Visitors - Managing the Pests and Pathogens Testing Our Industry Preparedness

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. — Interview Judges Briefing (Closed Session)

11:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. — LMA Annual Gathering & Recognition Lunch

12:50 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. — Market Marshal Photo Op with WLAC Champions

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Sweet Tooth Ice Cream Break

1:15 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. — Semi-Finalists Report for Interviews 

1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Contestant Interviews

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. — PLIC Board Meeting (Closed Session)

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — PAC Reception

7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — PAC Auction & Buffet Dinner

7:30 a.m. – End of Sale — Remote Viewing Room

8:00 a.m. – End of Sale — WLAC Competition

6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — WLAC Awards Reception - Deadwood Mountain Grand, downtown Deadwood

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. — WLAC Banquet & Awards Ceremony - Deadwood Mountain Grand, downtown Deadwood

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Livestock Marketing Association is pleased to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients.

LMA Awards $25,000 in 2026 Scholarships

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Livestock Marketing Association is pleased to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. These outstanding students were selected for their strong academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, and deep commitment to the livestock marketing industry.

Through its scholarship program, LMA and its member businesses continue their commitment to investing in the next generation of agriculture and livestock marketing. This year, the association awarded scholarships through two programs: the career and academic education scholarship and the auctioneer school scholarship. Recipients were selected by an independent review panel composed of allied industry representatives. 

Applicants for both scholarship programs were required to be endorsed by active LMA members, underscoring the association’s member‑driven commitment to education, mentorship and workforce development across the livestock marketing industry.

“The LMA scholarship program represents an investment not only in students, but in the future strength of livestock marketing and the livestock industry,” said LMA President Mike VanMaanen. “We thank our members for identifying and supporting these outstanding young individuals.”

Career and Academic Education Scholarship Recipients

Nine students will receive a one‑time $2,500 scholarship to support post‑secondary education or career‑focused training.

The 2026 career and academic education scholarship recipients are:

Trell Amoss, junior, Oklahoma State University - Endorsed by Knoxville Regional Livestock Auction, Knoxville, Iowa.

Kadley Bailey, senior, Creston High School - Endorsed by Creston Livestock Market, Creston, Iowa.

Jacob S. Hale, freshman, Oklahoma State University - Endorsed by Western Livestock Commission Co., Oklahoma City, Okla.

Quinn Hoffer, senior, Dawson County High School - Endorsed by Glendive Livestock Exchange, Glendive, Mont.

Luke Jennings, sophomore, The Ohio State University - Endorsed by United Producers Inc., Hillsboro, Ohio.

Landon McKitrick, senior, Bowman County High School - Endorsed by Bowman Livestock Marketing, Bowman, N.D.

TJ Mills, senior, Eureka Jr./Sr. High School - Endorsed by Eureka Livestock Sales, Eureka, Kan.

Marett Schieber, sophomore, Northwest College - Endorsed by Sidney Livestock Market Center, Sidney, Mont.

Annie Trumm, senior, Cascade Jr./Sr. High School - Endorsed by Cascade Livestock Auction, Cascade, Ill.

LMA also awarded the 2026 Auctioneer School Scholarship, a one‑time award of up to $2,500 to support training in the auction method of livestock marketing.

﻿This year's recipient is Dakota Williams of Mulberry, Ark. He is endorsed by Poor Boy Livestock Auction, Wister, Okla.

For more information about LMA’s scholarship program or other LMA initiatives, visit lmaweb.com or contact lmainfo@lmaweb.com.

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