Mark and Patty Goes, Odell, Nebraska, were inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame during the 53rd Annual AGA National Convention.
Peter Amer says beef improvement is a road trip that deserves reflection. Looking back at the ground that has been covered in the past, seeing where we are now and facing forward for potential forks in the road ahead.
AGA’s Carcass Data Collection Project will provide vital genetic information to re-charge the carcass database and enhance the predictability of current selection tools.
Broadview Ranch, Centreville, Mississippi, operated by the Henry Darden family, was named American Gelbvieh Association Commercial Producer of the Year.
Jason Sawyer, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, explained the state of the beef industry with regard to climate concerns and discussed mitigation pathways that might help achieve climate neutrality.
Dr. Phil George, Miratorg Agribusiness Holding beef & lamb operations production director, explains opportunities for genetic progress in vertically integrated beef production systems.
Improvement of feed efficiency, fertility, animal health, mature live weight and reducing age of harvest, can be accomplished through breeding and genetics; all traits which help reduce beef’s greenhouse gas footprint.
A significant portion of the public has been convinced ruminants are a major cause of climate change, but the reality is that ruminant agriculture can actually more carbon neutral than any other form of agriculture.
