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Jay Nordhausen
Jay Nordhausen

Association Perspective

Higher prices mean there’s even more potential through transfer papers.

I joined the American Angus Association at the end of May this year to serve as the regional manager for the Nebraska and Colorado territory. I was born and raised in Nebraska. I attended Colby Community College and obtained an associate’s degree in animal science. After my two years in northwest Kansas, I made it back to my home state and attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. During my time there, I received an undergraduate and graduate degree in animal science and agricultural leadership. I was blessed to assist the livestock judging team and work with young, talented future agricultural leaders.


In the spring of 2013, I headed back to southwest Nebraska to help on our family operation and take a position with Wright Livestock as a bonded livestock buyer and broker. This endeavor would be the beginning of a very exciting year in the cattle industry. The first big hitch was the lingering effect of the 2012 drought. However, the rains did come in our part of the country, which ignited a 15-month climb of high cattle prices.


It’s been a perfect storm leading up to this point in time. Cheap feed costs, a large portion — but not all — of the United States receiving rain, and the smallest cattle inventory we have seen in years. The questions now are “Where will the top in the market be?” and “Where do we go from here?”


The current market and the future market forecast make the potential of improving our genetics and bottom line better than ever. This being said, the sensational times in the cattle business makes for a great opportunity for the commercial cattleman to take full advantage of the business tools offered at the American Angus Association. Go buy the bull you’ve always wanted, DNA-test a percentage of your replacement heifers, and add more value back to your calves with the AngusSource® program. Before a commercial cattleman can use these tools, though, the bull must be transferred to the new owner.


Talk with your seedstock provider about getting your new bull transferred to your name. More information about transferring online on AAA Login can be found in the March 2014 “Login Lowdown” column, www.angusjournal.com/articlepdf/login-lowdown-03_14-aj.pdf.


An added benefit of transferring a registered-Angus bull is gaining a free three-year subscription to the award-winning Angus Beef Bulletin. This tabloid-style magazine is published five times a year and gives information on Association resources, management, marketing and more.


If you have any questions, feel free to contact your regional manager.


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Editor’s Note: Regional Manager Jay Nordhausen covers the states of Nebraska and Colorado.

 



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