Genetic Yield Gain, Marker-Assisted Breeding, & Best Dogs

What are the biggest shifts in genetic gain and traits over the last few decades? Glenn’s Groupies can rejoice! Glenn Longabaugh is back with Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. As you may know, Glenn is the resident Agronomist for Premier Companies and has been with us a number of times, and he’s the best person around to be sharing the top three things we should be thinking about when we’re selecting hybrids.

Jeff, Sal, and Glenn will dig into the various changes that have taken place in the agriculture realm with regard to traits and genetic gain. You’ll also learn about how marker-assisted breeding (MAB) has been the primary driver behind many of the advancements that have taken place over the last couple of decades. If you’re curious how to navigate this next year when there’s likely going to be a shortage in your preferred product, you are not going to want to miss this episode! “It still amazes me… what these plant breeders have been able to put together, and even when we have not ideal weather, these things still yield.”