2022 Symposium
Strategies for Sustainability at the Ranch
Panelists discuss their approach to the industry’s hottest buzzword: sustainability. Implementing a sustainable beef production system isn’t as straightforward as following a one-size-fits-all playbook. Dr. Clay Mathis, director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, led a panel of thought leaders as they discussed what…
Sustainable Beef Systems Can Achieve Climate Neutrality
Sawyer explains the current climate of the beef industry and where it’s going. “We can demonstrate climate neutrality through mitigation of methane warming equivalent emissions, and this can be achieved more easily with a combination of emissions mitigation and land-based carbon assimilation” said Dr. Jason Sawyer, King Ranch Institute for…
U.S. Beef Industry Reduces Carbon Emissions through Improved Genetic Selection
Crowley gives positive outlook on carbon emissions reduction in the U.S. beef industry. “General genetic improvement in the North American beef herd is doing a good job of improving emissions intensity. Improving profitability and production efficiency through genetic selection is doing a good job for the carbon footprint of beef,”…
Transparency Drives Consumer Support of the Beef Industry
Petre explains the importance of data transparency to meet consumer demands. “A significant portion of the public has been convinced that ruminants are a major cause of climate change. This message has become ubiquitous; many believe in it, and we need to be able to present data that shows ruminant…
Vertically Integrated Beef Production Drives Genetic Progress
George explains opportunities for genetic progress in vertically integrated beef production systems. “We feed people is the company motto. It has a much deeper meaning in Russia because there have been some very hard times without food,” explained Dr. Phil George, Miratorg Agribusiness Holding beef & lamb operations production…
Application of G x E to Production Can Move U.S. Beef to a Climate Neutral Industry
Thomas discusses the opportunity of genetic x environment interaction to reach climate neutrality. “Can we manage G x E across diverse environments and produce competitive acceptable end-product to fit the environment that we’re in?” asked Milt Thomas, Colorado State University professor and John E. Rouse chair of beef cattle breeding…
U.S. Feeder Cattle Exports Significantly Influenced by Demand for Proven Genetics
Clayton explains the opportunities for feeder cattle exports driven by genetic demands. “The power of the pedigree is what drives the interest in U.S. demand,” said Tony Clayton, Clayton Agri-Marketing Inc. president. Clayton gave his presentation titled “U.S. Genetic Exports: Where Are They Going and How Are They Doing?” during…