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The ASA and ASA Publication Offices Will Be Closed on November 26-27
 
 
Election ballots were  mailed on November 12, 2020, to all active, adult members. 
Paper ballots must be received at the Chairman of the Teller's office on or before December 15; electronic voting ends at 11:59 pm December 15.
 
One of the many goals of this year's Board is to continue the past two years Boards’ mission: to encourage active, adult members to either run for the ASA Board of Trustees or to participate in the selection of members who serve on the ASA Board of Trustees.

Here are the 2021 Trustee candidates, please take time to get to know them. You will find links to the trustee applications (giving you background on their involvement in the cattle industry as well as with ASA) and campaign letters.  Give the candidates in your region a call, they would love to hear from you.

Announcements and Events

The NebraskaN Livestock Show Cancelled

November 20, 2020 Events ASA
Earlier this year, the Grand Island Livestock Complex Authority (GILCA) began exploring the potential of hosting a one-time Livestock Show as an alternative to…
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Industry News

Are You Investment Worthy?

November 20, 2020 Industry News ASA
By Chip Kemp | Many of us vested in the seedstock business know that our involvement stems from a pivotal decision somewhere along the way by either ourselves, ancestors, or an influential mentor. That decision to generate and sell seedstock was often driven…
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Performance Data Collection Guide

November 19, 2020 Industry News ASA
Definitions, Tips, Timelines, and Use | By Jackie Atkins, Ph.D., Director of Science and Education If your life is like mine, you have a long list of things to do and moments of decision fatigue. Unfortunately, sometimes I end up working on things that aren’t…
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ASA Spotlight

Celebrating 30 Years of Perseverance and Publication

November 25, 2020 ASA Spotlight ASA
By Lilly Platts | The in-house production of the Register celebrates a 30-year anniversary and magazine redesign with three original staffers. Cynthia Conner,…
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Welcome Our Latest Addition to the ASA Educational Specialist "SimSpecialist" Team, Dr. Jack Whittier of Scottsbluff, NE

November 25, 2020 ASA Spotlight ASA
By Luke Bowman | Many of you may be familiar with Jack from your tenure in the beef industry either as a producer or your previous work in higher education.…
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Women of ASA

October 04, 2020

Women of ASA - Cari Rincker

in Women of ASA
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 junior board, Cari Rincker, native of Shelbyville, Illinois, is today a nationally-recognized lawyer with a concentration in food, farm, and family law. “As long as I can recall, I… read article
September 20, 2020

Women of ASA - Keela Trennepohl Ph.D.

in Women of ASA
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 owned by her parents, Kevin and Keri Retallick. “My sisters and I were very involved with all aspects of the operation and were fortunate to show locally as well as nationally,… read article
Aug 06, 2020 702

Women of ASA - Sarah Thorson

in Women of ASA
By Emme Troendle, Editor | Sarah Thorson, GENEX™ Beef Marketing Manager, lifelong Simmental breeder, and mother, exemplifies modern leadership in the beef industry. Born and raised on Lassle Ranch Simmentals in Glendive,… read article
May 09, 2020 1598

Women of ASA - Jennie Rucker

in Women of ASA
By Lilly Platts | NCSA Executive Secretary Jennie Rucker is one of many influential women in the Simmental community. Jennie Rucker has served as the North Carolina Simmental Association’s (NCSA) Executive Secretary for 26… read article

Down to the Genes Series

Top Tips for Easy, Efficient DNA Testing

October 31, 2020 DNA
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,…
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SimTalk

SimTalk Magazine

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Back to Basics

October 12, 2020

Herdbook Updates! Read All About It!

in Back to Basics by ASA
By Sheldon Ross, Lead Developer, and Systems Administrator | Inactive Animals Shaded Red on Animal List Previously, using the animal search tool to take stock of active animals was an issue, because as a historical record of ownership, the animal search wouldn’t separate current from disposed animals. The new red shading option to mark disposed animals… read more
Sep 12, 2020

How Do I Get EPDs on My Animal(s)

in Back to Basics
. A look at how to select what data you want returned on your calf crop. | In a day and age where members are regularly putting in hard work to collect weights, measurements, and DNA samples on their calf crop, ensuring they are getting the data they’re after is top priority. Members use EPDs and… read more
Mar 31, 2020

Reporting Udder Scores to ASA

in Back to Basics
By Dr. Jackie Atkins and Emme Troendle In the last year, the ASA added udder scores as an optional phenotype on Herdbook. The best time to assess udder scores is within 24 hours of calving, preferably by the same person. There are two scores to record, one for udder suspension and one for teat… read more
 

Working Ranch Half Time Show 

Half Time Show

 Catch the latest in cattle industry news, stories of the rancher/cowboy, listener response, cowboy poetry and music, rodeo action and much much more.

IGS and the Pursuit of Better Cattle

 

I G S      S T A N D      T O G E T H E R

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. 

 

IGS Partners with NEOGEN GENOMICS

The world's largest multi-breed beef cattle evaluation partners with the industry's leading genomics company. Here's what it means for ranchers.IGS Feeder Profit CalculatorTM - Marketing Backed by Genetics.
 
"We're extremely proud of the collaboration we have with IGS. It really is the first of its kind in the world," says Stewart Bauck, vice president of Agrigenomics for Neogen Genomics. "We will, along with IGS, be developing and refining a set of tools that we can make available to commercial producers so they can select superior females in a multi-breed or crossbreeding operation."  Read more
 

 

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