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Veterinarians, retailers and sales representatives all work with producers to deliver the best beef products. The Seedstock 100 is a survey of these combined efforts for the top bull genetic producers. The distribution map < link > is interesting on its own.
Source: BEEF, January 21, 2020. Link. The Seedstock 100 represents the biggest seedstock producers in the beef industry. The four articles share an overview of bull genetics being marketed.
- What’s behind the 2020 Seedstock 100? < Link >. You might want to know what’s behind the list. Deep dive into the details here.
- What producers made the 2020 Seedstock 100? < Link >. One hundred seedstock suppliers and more than 56,000 bulls make the 2020 list.
- Figuring commercial bull value < Link >. Most commercial producers surveyed paid $2,500-$5,000 for bulls purchased in the last three years.
- What’s the U.S. cow herd genetic composition? < Link >. The Seedstock 100 reflects the genetics of the cow herd, but there might be some surprises, too.
INSIGHTS: Attn: Sales Representatives and DVMs. The Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is scheduled for February 5 -7 in San Antonio < link >. Some of these producers will attend. Familiarize yourself with the top 100 list before you go. Recognizing a name could start a different conversation.