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
