Plans are now in motion for a new American Aberdeen Marketplace! It will be a much improved version of the old website’s marketplace. The new Marketplace will a feature a Sire Directory, Embryo Directory, Ranch Directory and of course Cattle for Sale. You can choose cattle for sale text only ads or cattle for sale…
The National Western Stock Show is the premier place to view American Aberdeen Cattle. From the shows to the banquet to the American Aberdeen annual meeting, you’ll find everything Aberdeen cattle in one place. Not to mention, the National Western Stock Show is chalk full of events to see and do. Learn about the National…
By Tonya Perez, AgTown Technologies With today’s market challenges, now more than ever, beef producers need to minimize ranch expenses while maximizing harvest premiums to capture the most profit. Meanwhile, with the COVID-19 pandemic leaving some grocery shelves empty, consumers are increasingly interested in buying their food closer to home. With tremendous opportunity knocking at…
By Tonya Perez, AgTown Technologies With today’s market challenges, now more than ever, beef producers need to minimize ranch expenses while maximizing harvest premiums to capture the most profit. Meanwhile, with the COVID-19 pandemic leaving some grocery shelves empty, consumers are increasingly interested in buying their food closer to home. With tremendous opportunity knocking at…
By Lauren L. Hulsman Hanna, Ph.D., Assistant Professor; Michaella A. Fevold, Student; and Robert J. Maddock, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University What Is the Right Size? The beef cattle industry remains a unique set of genetically diverse breed types, where each serves a purpose within the industry. Frame size,…
By Jessie Topp-Becker, The Ledger – Summer 2019 When leaders with a vision and committed members work together, they have the ability to do exciting, innovative things. This is especially true in the case of the American Aberdeen Association (AAA). Governance Structure The AAA’s new governance structure – launched after the association’s 2019 annual meeting…
By Hannah Johlman, Freelance Writer, The Ledger – Summer 2019 Nearly every breed of cattle today has not only an association for the breeders and promoters to network and share ideas and information, they also have junior associations for youth involved with the breed. Why? Because junior associations keep youth active in the industry from…
By The Ledger – Summer 2019 Regardless of operation size, American Aberdeens aid producers in achieving goals American Aberdeen cattle continue to grow in popularity among U.S. cattle producers. Known for their feed efficiency, calving ease, docility and ability to moderate cow size, the breed can help answer the challenges of both large- and small-scale…
By The Ledger Staff, The Ledger – Summer 2019 Breed’s Suite of Traits Appeals to all Production Schemes The popularity of American Aberdeen genetics in commercial, purebred and breed-up production schemes is increasing as commercial producers are seeing the benefits American Aberdeen can provide, including predictability and quality; docility and longevity; calving ease and efficiency….
By Jessie Topp-Becker, The Ledger Managing Editor American Aberdeens’ efficiency, high-quality beef appeal to producers and consumers alike. With American Aberdeen, quality and efficiency are king. And while large-scale breeders benefit from the breed’s ability to lower input costs and stocking rates, and to moderate cow size on their operations, small-acreage producers frequently take advantage…