The ASA Board of Trustees and Staff invite you to join the January board and annual meetings. All are virtual meetings - registration required for each meeting that you would like to attend. Registration links are available below.
Jackie Atkins, Ph.D. | The year 2020 will be permanently branded in our minds as a year of adjusting and persevering. The list of norm-breaking disruptions include the COVID-19 global pandemic, economic strife, civil unrest, record-breaking fire season,…
By Dan Rieder | Three men, all of whom served on the ASA Board of Trustees including terms as Board Chairman, are honored with ASA’s highest award. Gordon Hodges, Hamptonville, North Carolina | Science Advocate Gordon Hodges is one of a small handful of ASA…
By Lilly Platts Justin and Jade Herl started Diamond H Ranch with 25 females, and through smart, steady management, have built a successful seedstock business.…
By Lilly Platts | The in-house production of the Register celebrates a 30-year anniversary and magazine redesign with three original staffers. Cynthia Conner,…
The processing team has noticed an increase in the frequency of questions on how to name your animals. Below are guidelines to help. An Animal Name: ■ May be up to 30 characters, including spaces, prefixes, dashes, or slashes. ■ In addition to letters or numbers, the following characters are eligible for use: & / - _ `. ■ Only the applicant’s approved…
As we head into fall, weaning, and long days working cattle, ASA’s DNA department wants to share some of our top tips for easy, efficient DNA testing. Preparation is key, and we want our membership to have the tools to successfully test animals and take advantage of DNA technology. ➔ The most straightforward, error-free way to order DNA testing is to go to simmental.org, click on DNA Testing,…
By Emme Demmendaal Sarah Jones, first-generation beef cattle producer and Simmental breeder, is a leader in the agriculture industry. Sarah Jones, co-owner and manager of Red Hill Farms, with her husband, Bart, is a firm believer in breeding cattle for the end product. “We need to be cognizant of what we’re really producing,” Jones says referring to the beef production chain, “It’s easy to…
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By Lilly Platts | Editor’s Note: The Women of ASA is a series of articles highlighting the significant contributions of women in the Simmental community. Diane Duren is a longtime supporter of youth in the beef industry and has served as the Executive Director of the Nebraska Simmental Association for over 25 years. Diane Duren has served as the Executive Director of the Nebraska Simmental…
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By Emme Demmendaal | From lawyer to teacher and livestock coach, Cari Rincker embodies modern leadership in the agriculture industry. Remembered by many in the Simmental community as an AJSA youngster who served on the…
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From teaching to raising her family, beef cattle are at the center of Dr. Keela Trennepohl’s life. | By Lilly Platts | Keela Trennepohl grew up in the beef industry on an Angus seedstock operation in Southwest Wisconsin…
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International Genetic Solutions (IGS) continues to reshape the cattle industry. Beef industry leaders from across the nation share how IGS benefits cattlemen and women, and how it will continue to evolve through the power of collaboration. Visit internationalgeneticsolutions.com to learn more.
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