Buying bulls to build females requires knowledge of breed differences, the benefits of a well-structured crossbreeding program, and the tools that enable producers to select bulls within a breed for the traits that really matter for successful cows. From a trait perspective, emphasis should be placed on mature cow weight, [ … ]

For Judy Bugher and Edna Manning, the squeak of chalk on a board or shoes on the basketball court doesn’t have the same soothing effect as the gentle moo of a mama cow out on pasture. 

It might be that simple truth that allows the women to rank their [ … ]

Fed cattle and feeder calf prices are presently ranging in the vicinity of historical highs. But then, so are cull cow prices. Knowing historically the income resulting from cull cows in a beef herd has made up roughly 20% of the beef cattle farm’s annual income, today with careful [ … ]

The cattle industry is no stranger to changes and fluctuation both historically and economically. In today’s landscape, one of these is no doubt, the show cattle sector.

Stock shows have become major events across the nation. They have moved far beyond a simple display of a farmer’s best stock and casual [ … ]

The requirement to produce superior quality genetics that enhance profitability is why your NALF board and Breed Improvement Committee has pushed forward with the release of new commercially relevant EPDS and updated indexes that are vital to not only building superior seedstock but are also relevant to the commercial cattlemen.

In [ … ]

Want to save money on registrations, transfers, and genomic profile testing? Looking to spend less time on the computer and more time outside? Tired of handwritten forms and paperwork? Want more reliable EPDs? Then the LIMS program is for you!

The Limousin Inventory Management System (LIMS) is an optional, web-based, whole [ … ]

Lily Mitchell, daughter of Bart and Amy Mitchell, Spring Creeks Cattle Company, of Wauzeka, Wisconsin, received the Outstanding Junior Achievement Award at the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) Award Ceremony and “Genetics on Ice” Benefit Auction January 1, 2024, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

This award was [ … ]

Mark and Tammy Anderson were named NALF Limousin Promoters of the Year at the 2024 annual meeting and convention in Oklahoma City.

Mark and Tammy have overseen the execution of the research project made possible by the North American Limousin Research Foundation, established in 2021. Mark and Tammy first met with [ … ]

Darron and Jeannia Uhl of Battle Creek, Iowa, were selected as the North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) “Commercial Producer of the Year” for 2024.  The award was presented at the NALF Award Ceremony and “Genetics on Ice” Beneit Auction January 1, 2024, at the Embassy Suites Hotel. This took place [ … ]

Like most successful seedstock producers, the roots of 2023 North American Limousin Foundation Commercial Marketing Booster of the Year are planted firmly in the commercial cattle industry.

Paul Sisemore owns P Bar S Ranch, a 6,000-acre seedstock operation in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Paul originally thought he would raise a [ … ]