CURRENT ISSUE
ASA Publication, Inc.
Dr. Charley Martinez, University of Tennessee,
by Connie Sieh Groop
In February of last year, Stavick Simmental near Veblen, South Dakota, welcomed the birth of quadruplet calves
by Dr. Elizabeth Dressler, ASA Lead Geneticist
The release of mature weight (MW) and cow energy requirements (CER) EPD
by Lilly Platts, Managing Editor
As a member of ASA’s communications team, much of my time is dedicated to staying up-to-date on the long list of things the ASA team is working on.
by Scott Trennepohl, Eastern Region
I hope this finds you all well.
Remembering the history of the Simmental breed and its people.
A look back at ASA’s advertising efforts
DNA Testing Requirements for Herdsires
In January, ASA membership voted to require a DNA test (GGP-100K genomic panel) on all herd bulls/natural service sires born on or after January 1, 2025.
How Fast is Mature Cow Size Increasing?
Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension
Seasonal Beef Demand
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension
Wholesale beef prices have moved higher thus far in 2026, reflecting both strong beef demand and typical seasonal patterns.
Zoetis to Acquire Animal Genomics Business from Neogen
New World Screwworm Update: What Producers Should Know in 2026
by Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, Oklahoma State University Extension
by Mia Bayer, Director, Youth Programs and Foundation Manager
Date: February 22, 2026
Location: Jackson, MS
Lead Judge: Curt Rincker, IL
Dear American Simmental Association,
I want to express my deepest appreciation for your generous support
ALABAMA
Peavy, Heath 11461 McKenzie Grade Georgiana, AL 36033
COLORADO
Montgomery Land and Cattle 475 County Road 330 Ignacio, CO 81137
ILLINOIS
Thorman Cattle 840 South Main Blandinsville, IL 61420
INDIANA
Jo-Ron Farm 8409 S Bond Cemetery Rd Amboy, IN 46911
Brooks Weszely Cattle 5635 E Co Rd 700 S Greencastle, IN 46135
IOWA
Clear Creek Cattle Company LLC
4109 Ivy Ave SW Oxford, IA 52322
Litscher Farms
489 Kelly Avenue Stanwood, IA 52337
Murray Cattle 42361 30th Avenue Buffalo Center, IA 50424
Jacobson, Drew 1760 195th Ave Osceola, IA 50213
Heims, Brad 19598 390th Street Edgewood, IA 52042
Meyer Farms 1117 Hwy 52 Postville, IA 52162
Christiansen, Corey 326 Emma Court Goose Lake, IA 52750
River, Peyton 23220 33rd St Maquoketa, IA 52060
Knapp Farms 25071 230th St Clarksville, IA 50619
Kleitsch Family Farms 1402 100th St Fairbank, IA 50629
Recker, Alex 6193 J Ave Arlington, IA 50606
KANSAS
Mosiman, Erin 8530 NE 24th St Newton, KS 67114
Stevenson, Sawyer 22917 NW Maryland Rd Garnett, KS 66032
Almendarez, Omar 5683 Botkin Rd Blue Mound, KS 66010
Banjo Simmentals 1936 Strong Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502
KENTUCKY
Bickett Farms 9839 State Route 56 E Morganfield, KY 42437
MICHIGAN
Blicharski Farms LLC 10368 Burns Rd Carleton, MI 48117
MINNESOTA
Rosekrans, Sarah 8525 10th St Fort Ripley, MN 56449
MISSISSIPPI
Womack, Kristin 113 Rehobeth Rd Pelahatchie, MS 39145
MISSOURI
Eckert Farms 641 SW Hwy W Trenton, MO 64683
NEBRASKA
CSN Livestock 82439 S Ashby Rd Ashby, NE 69333
NEW YORK
Magnolia Cattle Co 8648 Slayton Settlement Road Gasport, NY 14067
NORTH CAROLINA
Engrassia Investments 141 Bowen Streer Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
NORTH DAKOTA
Scheffert, Erich 10223 96th St SE Oakes, ND 58474
OHIO
TJLC PO Box 691 Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Rising River Cattle Company 2330 Bentley Road Ada, OH 45810
S & H Cattle 11464 East County Road 36 Republic, OH 44867
OKLAHOMA
Mustang Cattle 10602 N 36th W Ave
Sperry, OK 74073
Diamond T Land and Cattle PO Box 24 Lindsay, OK 73052
Park Land and Cattle 1425 N 4150 Rd Hugo, OK 74743
McComas, Cole 878 State Highway 152 Minco, OK 73059
Crandall Cattle Company 640 NW Cherry Rd Apache, OK 73006
Chalfant, Michael PO Box 667 Hinton, OK 73047
OREGON
Cyrus, Awbrey 16925 Green Drake Ct Sisters, OR 97759
Ayres, Megan 2600 Ball Rd Eagle Point, OR 97524
SOUTH DAKOTA
Mathis Land & Cattle 1338 E 5th St Winner, SD 57580
TEXAS
RSR Cattle 3451 Due Two Rd Apple Springs, TX 75926
UTAH
Hull, Cory 716 S Hoytsville Rd Coalville, UT 84017
VIRGINIA
Wolf, Robert 445 Slate Lane
Stephenson, VA 22656
Redifer Livestock
2246 Lusters Gate Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Snyder Show Cattle & Genetics 621 Dabneys Rd
Raphine, VA 24472
WISCONSIN
Country Land and Cattle Company 227805 Lodholz Road Ringle, WI 54471 .
