Cast your vote today and help recognize the legends of the cattle feeding industry — the innovators, leaders and pioneers. Voting will close Aug. 31 for the 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame (CFHOF) inductees.
The CFHOF recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the cattle feeding industry, honoring both innovation and leadership. Voting is open to industry members and the results will determine the 2026 inductees. Each year, two people are inducted into the Hall of Fame, and one winner is selected for the Industry Leadership Award.
Vote here for two nominees. For details on the nominees, click on their name.
This year’s nominees include:
Kent Bamford, Bamford Feedyard
The late Bob Foote, Foote Cattle Company
Dallas Horton, Horton Feedlots and Research Center
The late Glenn Mull, Mull Farms and Feeding Inc.
Jeff Rudolph, Hi-Gain Feedlot
Industry Leadership Award
Individuals can also vote for the Industry Leadership Award. For details on the nominees click on their name.
This year’s nominees include:
The late Greg Henderson, Drovers
Dr. John Matsushima, Colorado State University
Dr. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University
Dr. Kenneth Eng, Dr. Kenneth S. and Caroline McDonald Eng Foundation
Established in 2009, the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame honors the exceptional visionary men and women who have made lasting contributions to the cattle-feeding industry. The 2026 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame honorees will be recognized during the 17th annual banquet during CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tenn.
For more information about CattleCon 2026 and to register, visit convention.ncba.org. For more information about the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame, visit www.cattlefeeders.org.
