Melvin KuskaMelvin Kuska

Melvin Kuska, a cattle producer and feeder, operates 700 acres of land which includes three types of irrigation: pivots, towline and gated pipe. He also runs approximately 200-300 feeder steers per year, along with 100 stock cows.

Mr. Kuska attended the University of Nebraska and received a B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1942. He was on the University of Nebraska Engineering Board in 1942 and later was an executive student at International Harvester Company at Chicago, Illinois. Other activities in his background include: Nebraska Agricultural Council past president, Fillmore County Fair Board President, County 4-H Council, 4-H Leader, and County Extension Board.

Melvin has made many contributions to the industry through his participation in agricultural organizations, he has served as Nebraska Livestock Foundation President,

National Livestock Feeders Association President, past president of the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association, and also past president of the Exeter Breeders and Feeders Association. Mr. Kuska's outstanding leadership and personality have won him the friendship and respect of all those who know and work with him in these organizations.

Mr. Kuska is also very active in many community and social organizations.

He and his wife are members of the Congregational United Church of Christ of Exeter, where he has served as Deacon and Chairman of the Church Board. Some of his other activities include: President of the Exeter School Board, Fillmore Co. Historical Society President, Farm Bureau member, Ak-Sar-Ben member, and associate member of the Exeter Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Kuska has also spoken at numerous Rotary Clubs and Women's Clubs to promote the livestock industry, at the University of Nebraska.

Melvin has not begun to slow up, but keeps supporting and promoting the livestock industry.