The Dance Steps of Genomics Part I: Understanding Genomic Prediction

by Jared Decker, PhD., University of Missouri Extension Whenever I hear the words “two-step” my mind goes back to my teenage years when I danced with cute girls at the county fair. But, in this article we will be discussing a different type of two-step. There are two common methods, referred to as two-step or…

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Legendary “150” Cow Family

Legendary Cow Family, by Peyton Waldrip The Brangus breed has grown to be one of the most reliable and profitable breeds available to cattlemen. International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) member breeders have worked hard to help the breed evolve and to help the breed be successful. The history behind Brangus cattle today is important not only to…

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Performance Leader Awards: Fall 2014 & Spring 2015

Fall 2014 & Spring 2015 Performance Leaders For more information about Performance Leader Awards (PLA), or to see the required criteria for eligibility, click here. Click here to download a PDF version of this news.  FALL 2014 Performance Leaders ALABAMA Copper T Ranch – SILVER Cory Early – SILVER TTT Farms – SILVER Addison Brangus Farms…

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Brangus: The Reliable Breed – FRONTLINE Beef Producer Fall 2016

Brangus: The Reliable Breed, by Executive Vice President Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS Beef cattle heifer retention challenges, economic instability, lower beef prices, and an uncertain political future is facing the beef industry as we roll into the fall months. Add preparation for the forecasted drought and you can see why it appears we are on…

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