by Dr. Wade Shafer, ASA EVP
The Milk EPD is used by many producers in selection and breeding decisions. How is the EPD calculated, and how accurate is it? High-producing cows don’t always possess a top-end Milk EPD, and the opposite scenario is sometimes true. Why? A cow’s milk production ability may be very different from the genes she possesses for the trait.
by Lilly Platts
What does the consumer want, and how can the industry respond to demand?
Current American Junior Simmental Association president, Walker Housley, shares about his experience on the AJSA Board, and what he hopes to accomplish in the future. by Lilly Platts
by Dr. Lane Giess, ASA Geneticist
It’s bull sale season. Which means there is a ton of effort into getting animals fed and managed to look the right way and have the right body condition before spring turnout, producers are organizing help for torching and clipping, photographers are being scheduled, and catalogs are being prepped.
by Loren Trauernicht, North Central Region
Developing leaders through friendship, networking, and communication skills!
Capitalizing on Opportunities
by Hallie Hackett
Honors, elections, and networking were part of the Colorado Simmental Association’s 54th annual meeting on October 19, hosted by Baty Livestock. Cattle viewing kicked off the events, followed by reports and planning for upcoming events, including highlights for the 2025 National Western Stock Show.
by Larry H. Maxey, founder and superintendent, NAILE Fullblood Simmental Shows
Our Pioneers — Old Cattlemen of the Southern California Deserts
McDonald’s Sues Beef Packers
Fast food giant McDonald’s is suing the “Big Four” packers (JBS, Cargill, Tyson, and National Beef Packing) for allegedly conspiring to raise the price of beef.
Estimating Hay Needs
by Mark Z. Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension
Below are some basic rules of thumb to follow when determining the hay supplies you will need to sustain your cow herd over the next few months.
Group Increases Ag Financing
The World Bank Group recently announced a strategic pivot in its approach to agribusiness with a goal to create a comprehensive ecosystem for the industry. The shift will combine a new way of working with a new level of investment — doubling its agri-finance and agribusiness commitments to $9 billion annually by 2030.
Merck Announces SenseHub for Cow-Calf Herds
Merck Animal Health recently introduced SenseHub Cow Calf, remote monitoring technology designed to help optimize breeding results with less labor for cow-calf producers, including seedstock and club calf producers, who use artificial insemination (AI) or embryo transfer (ET).