Gelbvieh Releases New Indexes and EPDs
The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) launched three new economic indexes and four new expected progeny differences (EPDs).
The new indexes include: maternal profit index (MPI), feeder profit index (FPI) and total profit index (TPI). The new EPDs are: mature weight (MWT), cow energy requirement-yearly (CERY), dry matter intake (DMI) and $GAIN.
AGA hosted a webinar introducing the new indexes and EPDs on Sept. 23. Visit the AGA website for more information.
CattleCon 2026 Registration Open
CattleCon 2026, the largest cattle industry event of the year, is heading to the heart of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Feb. 3-5. New for 2026: all registration options include access to Cattlemen’s College education sessions and demonstrations.
Register for CattleCon 2026 before Oct. 1 to receive the best prices and access to more hotel options. You can find the type of registration that’s the right fit for you as well as discounts for students on the CattleCon website.
Click here for the CattleCon schedule.
Cattle producers attending Cattlemen’s College are eligible for the Rancher Resilience Grant, which provides reimbursement for registration and up to three nights of hotel. Click here for more information and to apply.
2026 Sires Used in NRSP
The American Hereford Association’s National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) is designed to identify and validate the genetic merit of young sires that offer seedstock producers and commercial users opportunities to improve their herds for specific traits and a combination of traits. It also provides ongoing confirmation of the profitability associated with Hereford genetics.
Find the list of 2026 NRSP born sires selected to use at Olsen Ranches, Harrisburg, Neb.
Associations Seek Interns
Applications are now open for multiple internship programs. Learn more at these links:
