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…
By Macey Mueller, The Ledger – Spring 2019 First-generation cattle producers Dustin and Erin Bender are all about the beef – farm-raised, grass-fed and finished, locally processed beef. The Lexington, Ohio, couple may be new to the cattle industry, but they are making great strides in beef production using quality Aberdeen genetics, extensive record keeping…
By Hannah Johlman, The Ledger – Spring 2019 Cherry County, Neb., is the largest county in the state, with nearly 4 million acres of prime grass country and more mother cows than any other county in the United States. More than 100 years ago, Dan Adamson arrived in Cherry County from Ireland, and his offspring…