Just How Cost Effective is A.I.?
By: Sarah Thorson, Genex Beef Education InstructorIn many parts of the country calving season is just getting started, but with bulls sales off to a hot start again this spring many producers are...
View ArticlePregCheck™, Improving Your Mating Toolbox
It’s that time of year again. Last year’s heifer calf crop has matured and looks great. Now, it’s time to choose a mating sire. The sire options are endless. As you study the Beef Genetic Management...
View ArticleToday is the Day - Become an Agvocate!
Happy National Agriculture Day! Today is the day where you are going to (if you haven’t already) take back the narrative about who produces food in this country and the production practices that are...
View ArticleWisdom for a Wednesday on Positivity
My Mom always told me to surround myself with positive people. It certainly has helped through many trials and tribulations. So today I thought I would share a little inspiration for #WisdomWednesday....
View ArticleWhen to Pregnancy Check and Why
By: Tyler Stratman, National Account Consultant, GenexToday is the day. You will find out if all of your hard work has paid off. You’ve been diligent in your preparations. You’ve followed the protocols...
View ArticleA Few Moments with Genex Independent Contractor, Duane Freshe
The Genex beef team is in the thick of spring breeding, but a couple of our Independent Contractors took a few precious moments to answer some questions for me. I have really enjoyed getting to know...
View ArticleGet To Know Genex Independent Contractor, Adrienne Lulay
The Genex beef team is in the thick of spring breeding, but a couple of our Independent Contractors took a few precious moments to answer some questions for me. I have really enjoyed getting to know...
View ArticleMy Dairy Devine Child Care Trip!
An important aspect of June Dairy Month is dairy education. So, today I spent some time at a cooperative child care (more about that later) asking three and four year olds dairy related questions. As a...
View Article2016 Argentina and Brazil Beef Tour
Our new International Business Specialist, Kasey Haars, had only been on the job for a couple of weeks when we sent her along on the Argentina and Brazil beef tour. She learned a lot, made some new...
View ArticleSimplified Jersey Breed Registry
By Leah James, Dairy Marketing Manager, GenexRecent decisions by the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) board have madedeciphering Jersey registrations easier. With the March 2016 board action,...
View ArticleMeet Our Credit and Accounts Receivable Department
(Part one of a two-part series)By: Brooke Handy, Public Relations Coordinator, CRIIf you have ever had a question about your account or a bill, chances are one of the ladies in the Credit and Accounts...
View ArticleMeet Our Credit and Accounts Receivable Department-Part 2
This is part two of a two-part series. Take a look at part one.By: Brooke Handy, Public Relations Coordinator, CRI Welcome back to our series featuring the Credit and AR department! We hope you’re just...
View ArticleThe Art of Manufacturing Bull Semen
Day in and day out, you grab your tweezers, open the tank, pluck out an A.I. semen straw and place it in the water bath (or wrap it in a paper towel and put it in your pocket). But, did you ever think...
View ArticleDo More Than Pregnancy Check
By Sarah Thorson, Beef Marketing and Education Manager, GenexFor most beef producers, high on the fall to-do list is pregnancy checking the herd (and crossing your fingers most, if not all, are...
View ArticleCRI's Commitment to Employee Enrichment and Training
In today’s job market, attracting and keeping quality employees is paramount. I belong to a couple of dairy groups on Facebook and one of the most talked about topics is finding and retaining a...
View ArticleFrom Office Attire to Farm Boots: All in a Day’s Work
By: Brooke Schultz, Communications Coordinator, CRII recently spent some time with Genex Territory Sales Manager Tim Lynch (a seasoned Genex veteran) to see what life of a Genex sales and service...
View ArticleCooperatives Build Innovation
It is no secret Genex Cooperative, Inc. and our predecessors have led the way in the A.I. industry. Have a look at some of our accomplishments and get a peek into our exciting future!Genex looks...
View ArticleCooperatives Build Leaders
A productive cooperative depends on its member-owners to lead it forward. Indeed, the cooperative model of governance requires democratic member control. Where do cooperatives find these leaders? I...
View ArticleCooperatives Build A Better World
I recently got the chance to screen a PBS Visionaries documentarycelebrating 100 years of cooperatives. Can I just say I smiled through the whole hour? Watching the seven stories of cooperatives both...
View ArticleSetting & Achieving Dairy Repro Goals
Setting goals is key in the development and advancement of a dairy’s repro program. To help ensure success, these goals need to be realistic, obtainable and relevant to the future of the operation, and...
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