STtalks

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.

STgenetics® recently had a study published in the Journal of Dairy Science with the University of California Davis titled “Improving Feed Efficiency With the EcoFeed® Index, reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Dairy Cattle.” Jocelyn Johnson joins us to explain the process behind this study, diving into the multi-year path of building a reference population and publishing/validating genomic evaluations for heifers and cows to demonstrating reduced feed intake without sacrificing productivity and confirming methane benefits. The incredible results from this study indicate a 1 SD EcoFeed® improvement was associated with about $200 in lifetime feed cost savings and just under one ton of reduced carbon per cow. Jocelyn takes these results further and explains how her team is helping producers communicate this message and so much more!

Ben Voelz and Casey Anderson join us to discuss the advantages and opportunities STgenetics® Ultraplus High Purity™ gender-sorted semen is providing on the farm. Together they outline how High Purity™ helps producers achieve intended breeding decisions. With an economic analysis estimating a $15-$16 value advantage per straw when moving from ~90–92% purity to ~97% purity, Ben and Casey reinforce the role of High Purity™ in modern breeding programs throughout this STtalks!

Conversamos com Marcos Epp, da Agropecuária Régia, vencedor do prêmio Global Leader Eco$ da STgenetics, que reconhece, entre concorrentes do mundo todo, clientes com excelência em características genéticas relevantes. Também participa Francine Campagnari, Gerente de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento da STgenetics, destacando a importância do Eco$ e do EcoFeed® para a eficiência e a sustentabilidade das fazendas brasileiras.

00:00 Boas-vindas ao ST Talks
00:30 Sustentabilidade na pecuária leiteira e o que é o índice Eco$
01:21 Como nasceu a premiação Eco$
03:30 Marcos Epp: decisões de longo prazo em genética e eficiência na fazenda
04:57 Ferramentas STgenetics para eficiência alimentar e menor impacto ambiental
06:02 Eficiência genética na prática: impactos no negócio hoje e no futuro
07:16 Realidades do Brasil: microambientes, raças e o exemplo da Agropecuária Régia
07:52 Encerramento: significado do prêmio, recado aos produtores e onde ouvir mais

STgenetics has a group of 22 new Holstein bulls just released to the market! Out of this impressive group, 15 are Legend™ sires, three are Polled, seven are over +200 CFP, seven are over +4.0 for Productive Life, and five are over +1.00 for Udder Composite. Diverse and elite traits, profitable, productive, and exciting sire stacks and maternal lines, a discussion you don’t want to miss!

00:00 Introduction & February 2026 Mid-Round Release

00:45 Top GTPI Spotlight: JAMESTOWN

02:06 High-End Standouts: RETROSPECT & MOTLEY

04:01 Specialist Profiles: JURIST, MANHUNT & JURISPRUDENT

06:46 Net Merit Leaders: JOULE, UNION & KICKBOX

08:12 ENDURANCE Influence: JAYWALK & PURDY

09:38 Beyond Legend™: LAUGHTER, POLAR, YADICAL & KILOWATT

11:52 Polled Legend™ Lineup: OPULENT P, ADANTE & INGRAM PP

14:42 Final Trio Breakdown: JAMPACKED, MOJITO & JESTER

16:24 Conclusions & Resources

This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate connections that last! Discover how a simple dream evolved into a team passionate about genetics, innovation, and sustainability. Celebrating the love for precision, sustainability, consistency, and smart decisions, we highlight the products and values that help reshape the agricultural chain. Happy Valentine's Day from STgenetics®, where love for our work and purpose connects us across generations.

00:00 Love at First Sight: An Introduction

00:12 The Birth of a Dream

00:39 Passion for Genetics and Innovation

00:47 Celebrating Different Kinds of Love

01:29 Building Long-Term Partnerships

01:42 A Valentine's Day Message