Pre-proof news is here! With Holstein Association USA’s adjustment to the Total Performance Index® (TPI®), we sit down with David Kendall, STgenetics® Director of Genetic Advancement, to break down how this will guide genetic direction. In this discussion, we learn what exactly changed, what influenced this adjustment, why it matters and what it means for the future of the Holstein breed.

In the fifth episode of our Journey of Genetics series, Candis McCleary joins us to share about the extensive Quality Control (QC) process all semen undergoes before being shipped out of the facility. In this STtalks, we learn about how QC has been standardized to be delivered accurately throughout more than 45 production labs and the numerous teams at STgenetics® who have a part in making sure our producers have a high-quality and accurate product when it arrives at their farm.

In the fourth episode of our Journey of Genetics series, Axel Rehder joins us to walk through what happens after semen is collected from mature bulls. From initial evaluations to the precision of the sorting process, and ultimately to freezing and packaging, every step is guided by science and carried out with meticulous care. The result is a high-quality product designed to deliver reliable, impactful performance when it reaches your farm.

Em uma conversa descontraída, em família e com experiências reais, a família Bombassaro, da Granja Bombassaro (SC), compartilha sua experiência com o Farmfit®, tecnologia de monitoramento de saúde animal da STgenetics. Participam Dona Iraci, Josi, Diogo e Plínio, além de Jean Carlos Eidt, responsável pelo projeto. Eles trazem diferentes visões sobre o uso da ferramenta, mas com um ponto em comum: resultados concretos em eficiência, agilidade e tomada de decisão baseada em dados.

In this STtalks we learn about the critical contributions made by Cytonome®-ST to achieve a major milestone in regenerative medicine by getting the approval for an iPSC-derived Parkinson’s cell therapy developed by Sumitomo Pharma and RACK-THERA in Japan. John Sharpe, Cytonome®-ST COO, explains Cytonome®-ST’s biotechnology engineering focus on measuring and isolating cells, its evolution from Genesis platforms, and how global reliability is maintained through consistency and quality control, along with connected monitoring systems. He emphasizes the importance of single-cell selection, high-throughput performance, and why precise selection is critical in regenerative medicine because “the cells are the drug.”

In the third episode of our Journey of Genetics Series, Roger Breunig joins us to explain how the care and management of mature sires at the Fond du Lac facility directly impacts semen quality and long-term productivity. He details key management pillars, including single housing, age-based nutrition targets, body condition and weight monitoring, hoof-trimming protocols, and minimizing stress to protect libido and soundness. We discuss balancing market demand with bull longevity, optimal productive ages, and the lab check-in process immediately after collection, before sorting and freezing.

In the second episode of our Journey of Genetics series, Dakota Cable and Cole Endres take us behind the scenes of how young sires are cared for and developed from the moment they arrive on the farm. From early transitions to key growth stages, they share how consistency in care, routines, and environment plays a critical role in setting these bulls up for long-term success. You’ll hear how their team closely monitors health, tracks growth, and makes strategic management decisions that influence future performance. Plus, they walk us through how these young sires are prepared for the next step—entering a production facility.

We are kicking off a new series, the Journey of Genetics! In this series, we will be taking you behind the scenes of the genetics you use on your farm — walking step-by-step through how bulls are created, developed, collected, processed, packaged, allocated, and ultimately how their genetics go on to impact your herd. In the first episode, we have Dan Carroll with us to break down how STgenetics® creates and acquires the Holstein sires who are put out to our global markets. Dan covers mating strategies and the importance of diversity, along with proven cow families. He also outlines how weekly genomic results drive early ranking and acquisition decisions, how the Legend™ program supports internal bull creation, and the importance of early-life health and management.

On this special International Women’s Day episode, we celebrate the women who have shaped agriculture from its earliest beginnings to the cutting-edge innovations of today. From shaping the earliest cultivation techniques to leading farms, laboratories, and global research programs, women have always been at the heart of feeding the world. Join us as we recognize the impact, leadership, and future of women in agriculture — and the generations they are inspiring along the way.

As the U.S. beef herd continues to decline, we visit with STgenetics® Beef managers, Aaron Arnett and Zach Clodfelter along with Dr. Carl Dahlen of North Dakota State University to learn about the state of the current market. They discuss how the industry is adapting to tighter cattle supplies by increasing carcass weights, supported by genetic improvement and sustained demand for high-quality beef. The group then dives into the balance of managing record high prices with long-term herd sustainability and where adoption of Artificial Insemination plans and gender-sorted semen technology can fall into place to improve profitability, replacement strategies and herd rebuilding.