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The 2026 trustee election process is officially underway! This is your opportunity to shape the future of the ASA by becoming a board nominee.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in being considered as a board nominee, please submit a completed application along with a headshot photo by August 4 at 12:00 PM MDT. Completed applications and photos can be emailed to Luke Bowman at lbowman@simmgene.com or mailed to the ASA headquarters. To access the application form, visit www.simmental.org. 

Open Seats: 

There are six open trustee seats available for the 2026 election, distributed as follows:

2 seats in the Eastern region

2 seats in the North Central region

1 seat in the South Central region

1 seat in the Western region

Questions:

If you have any questions about the trustee election process, please reach out to Nominating Committee Chairman, Ryan Thorson (406-694-3722; ryanthorson7@gmail.com) or Luke Bowman (765-993-6681; lbowman@simmgene.com).

Join fellow ASA members and beef industry professionals in Columbia, Missouri, August 22–26, for an engaging weekend of industry insights, research updates, and networking opportunities.

In the heart of the Kittitas Valley, near Ellensburg, Washington, you’ll find the Forman family. Here, three generations form Trinity Farms, where they work each day to raise a growing cow herd and SimAngus bulls that reward commercial buyers.

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Fall-calving herds — it’s that time of year!

As you gear up for summer projects, don’t forget that the 2025 Fall Total Herd Enrollment (THE) season is already underway. Make the most of your planning and preparation by enrolling all your fall-calving dams in THE—the best tool to support your herd’s success.

Submit your inventory:

• EARLY (by June 15, 2025)

• ACCURATELY (don’t pay for dams that are gone; make sure all new heifers and purchased cows are listed to ensure complete dam records)

You must submit an updated inventory in order to benefit from our early enrollment rates. Even if you don’t think there are any changes to your herd, review the list and submit your inventory today! 

Important Dates:

• Fall THE is for cows that will calve between July 1 and December 31, 2025.

• Fall Early Enrollment is open from Apr 15 to June 15, 2025.

• Fall Late Enrollment is open from June 16 to August 15, 2025 (incurs $1.00 late fee per dam)

Don’t delay, enroll today!