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American Angus Association Hires Director of Angus Link

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

6/12/2018

The American Angus Association® announces the hiring of New Jersey native Christopher Engel as the director of Angus Link™, the new Association feeder cattle program, which is set to be unveiled this summer. Engel will be instrumental in leading the development of business strategies;...

Angus Convention in the Buckeye State

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

6/4/2018

An exciting and bustling city located in the heart of Ohio will play host to the 2018 National Angus Convention and Trade Show this fall. Whether visiting the many Angus breeders in the area or taking a short trip to visit the Certified Angus Beef ®(CAB®) brand headquarters —...

LEAD Conference: Under the Big Sky in Montana

Amber Wahlgren
American Angus Association

6/1/2018

The Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference is set to take place August 2-5 in Billings, Montana. The 2018 event theme is “Angus Under the Big Sky” and is designed for National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members age 14 to 21. LEAD Conference is funded by the Angus Foundation...

Do's and Don'ts of TSU Sampling

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

5/15/2018

Do’s and Don’ts of TSU Sampling The American Angus Association began accepting tissue-sampling units (TSU) sampling in July of 2017. As a new DNA collection method, it makes collecting DNA easier and more streamlined in comparison to traditional hair or blood sampling methods. A TSU...

Colorado to host 50th Annual Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting and Research Symposium

Beef Improvement Federation
American Angus Association

5/11/2018

Registration is now open for the 2018 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Meeting and Research Symposium. This year’s event themed 50th Anniversary in the Rockies, will be June 20 to June 23 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center Hotel in Loveland, Colorado. Early registration deadline...

Celebrations Planned for the 50th Anniversary of the National Junior Angus Show

Caitlyn Brandt
American Angus Association

5/11/2018

As preparations begin for the 2018 National Junior Angus Show in Madison, Wisconsin, can you believe that 50 years ago, the first National Junior Angus Show was held in Columbia, Missouri? Since inception in 1969, the show has grown, changed and evolved in many ways. Just 103 head were shown...

From Birth Weight to Sale Date Workshop to be held in Aldie, Virginia

Angus Media
American Angus Association

5/8/2018

East coast cattlemen, now is the time to reserve your free spot for this hands-on workshop, presented by Angus Media and the American Angus Association, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27 at Whitestone Farm in Aldie, Virginia. The From Birth Weight to Sale Date Workshop will guide you through...

Celebrating 50 Years of Showing: 2018 National Junior Angus Show

Laura Bardot
American Angus Association

4/30/2018

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). This year’s event will be held July 7-13, 2018, in Madison, Wisconsin. NJAS has been dubbed the most competitive junior show in the nation. National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members will compete for the title of grand...

Angus Juniors ‘Kick it with the Cowboys’ in Oklahoma

Lea Ann Maudlin
American Angus Association

4/27/2018

Angus juniors have many opportunities to travel the country with the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and learn from knowledgeable experts in the beef cattle business throughout the year. Most recently, NJAA members met April 19-21 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to participate in a Raising the Bar...

Angus Foundation President Honored with Professional Achievement Award

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

4/27/2018

The American Angus Association’s very own Angus Foundation President Milford Jenkins will be awarded the Ray A. Miller Professional Achievement Award during the National Agricultural Alumni Development Association (NAADA) Conference in Boise, Idaho on June 14. The Professional Achievement Award...

Association Employees Participate in Community Blood Drive

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

4/23/2018

Twenty-seven American Angus Association staff members donated blood on April 6, 2018 through the Community Blood Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Staff members donated 22 units to ultimately benefit the community of Saint Joseph, where the Association has been headquartered since 1956. Stay tuned...

Angus Election Under Way

Amber Wahlgren
American Angus Association

4/9/2018

The American Angus Association® is making preparations for the 2018 Annual Convention of Delegates, hosted in conjunction with the Angus Convention Nov. 3-5 in Columbus, Ohio. In accordance with the Association bylaws, forms were mailed prior to April 9 to every eligible voting active life and regular...

Newly Redesigned Angus Journal Wins "Best In Class" Award

Rachel Robinson
American Angus Association

4/9/2018

The historic Angus Journal® magazine is again making history. After an unprecedented redesign that rolled out in January, the Angus Journal is being recognized for its new look. The magazine will receive the “Best In Class” Star of Excellence Award for outstanding achievement in the magazine...

New Angus Journal Digital Edition Format Unveiled

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

3/29/2018

Exciting news for those wanting to subscribe to the Angus Journal in a digital platform! The Angus Media team has made the April 2018 Angus Journal digital edition available to subscribers through AAA Login. A print subscription gives you complementary access to the digital edition, which is available...

Enroll in MaternalPlus and Get Rewarded

Ali Luety
American Angus Association

3/29/2018

The American Angus Association is now offering a cash-back incentive for members enrolled in the MaternalPlus® program. Members will receive an introductory 5 percent cash-back rebate on Association fees on their first re-enrollment and an additional 2.5 percent cash-back every subsequent year...

Angus Foundation Hosts 18th Annual Golf Tournament

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

3/19/2018

The weather is finally warming up, and it is time to get reacquainted with your favorite golf clubs. The Angus Foundation is set to host the 18th annual golf tournament on Monday, July 9 at Pleasant View Golf Course in Middleton, Wisconsin, in conjunction with the 2018 National Junior...

Angus Regional Managers Receive Respective State Honors

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

3/15/2018

American Angus Association® Director of Field Services David Gazda and Regional Manager Jeff Mafi were recently awarded honors by the Georgia Angus Association and Oklahoma Angus Associations, respectively. Gazda was inducted into the Georgia Angus Hall of Fame on March 3 in Athens, Georgia, during...

Important Election Information: Check Voting Eligibility Before April 6

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

3/7/2018

According to Association bylaws, only eligible voting members can nominate, be nominated, vote or be elected in the annual election of delegates. In order to participate in the electoral process and other business during the 135th Annual Meeting of Delegates, a member must be considered an eligible voting...

Angus Sponsored Steer Wrestler Wins Big at RFD-TV’s The American

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

2/28/2018

As Matt Reeves stepped into AT&T Stadium after a late-night drive from San Antonio to Dallas, thoughts of anticipation and excitement ran through his mind. The American Angus Association® sponsored steer wrestler qualified for RFD-TV’s The American, and on February 25, he took home top...

Young Angus Breeders Receive Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

2/27/2018

Young Angus Breeders Receive Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships Kansas State University students Dean Klahr, Holton, Kansas, and Cameron Hayden, Cassopolis, Michigan, were recently awarded Henry C. Gardiner Scholarships for the 2018-2019...

Ag Act Explained

Kindra Gordon
Angus Journal

2/19/2018

Proposed legislation to revamp the guestworker program for immigrant agricultural workers is again being discussed in Congress. Speaking on behalf of Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Stephanie Gadbois, senior counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee,...

Beef Checkoff Scorecard

Kindra Gordon
Angus Journal

2/19/2018

The majority of beef producers continue to be supportive of the Beef Checkoff Program, according to findings of a recent survey. Results of survey data collected from cattle owners between Dec. 20, 2017, and Jan. 12, 2018, revealed 74% of those surveyed continue to approve of the National Beef Checkoff Program....

Tax Reform and You

Troy Smith
Angus Journal

2/19/2018

Enactment of the first major tax reform package in 30 years includes a number of changes that will affect farmers and ranchers. Estate and succession planner Michael McCormack, with Lincoln Agri Business Services, talked about the good, the bad and the ugly implications of new tax laws in a...

Shortage of Feed-grade Vitamins

Troy Smith
Angus Journal

2/19/2018

What does a shortage of a substance used in perfumery have to do with the price of livestock feed supplements? Well, it’s because the lemony-scented citral used in aroma and fragrance products also is important to the manufacture of feed-grade vitamins A and E. More cattle producers are learning...

Prepare for FMD

Kindra Gordon
Angus Journal

2/19/2018

“Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a disease we never want to see. We haven’t had it [in the United States] for 89 years, and if we did it would really be devastating.” That was the somber message veterinarian Jim Roth, distinguished professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at...

Randy White, Dinah Johnston Earn 2018 Herdsman of the Year Award

Kasey Brown
American Angus Association

2/16/2018

Randy White and Dinah Johnston were selected by their peers as cowinners of the American Angus Association® 2018 Herdsman of the Year. The award recognizes the exhibitor who has done the best job during the past year preparing and displaying their Angus cattle. “At the end of the day, we don’t...

Cattle Analysts Positive for 2018

Paige Nelson
Angus Journal

2/8/2018

“We’ve got a situation where you’ve got a stock market that’s on fire. That’s very supportive to high-end steak houses in particular,” said Kevin Good, senior analyst during the CattleFax 2018 U.S. & Global Protein & Grain Outlook seminar Feb. 1 at the Cattle...

Dry spring expected for much of United States

Troy Smith
Angus Journal

2/8/2018

CattleFax market analysts are predicting a likely halt to the expansion of the U.S. cow herd in 2018, at least partly because of weather. Dry conditions have spread across much of the United States and intensified in a large portion of cow country — especially the Southwest. According to CattleFax...

Economy, Energy & Grain

Kasey Brown
Angus Journal

2/8/2018

Due to more money coming back into the United States from large companies, the new tax reform is projected to provide an average $900 benefit to the middle class. This good news was shared by CattleFax analyst Mike Murphy at the CattleFax U.S. & Global Protein & Grain Outlook Seminar at the 2018...

Former Angus Regional Manager Receives Award from National Cattlemen’s Foundation

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

2/8/2018

Will Mayfield, former Angus regional manager and current registered Angus producer from Pulaski, Tennessee, has been named the recipient of the Max Deets Leadership Award for 2018 by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. Mayfield was recognized for his outstanding leadership in the cattle industry...

Women Connected Conference Accepting Applications

Rachel Robinson
American Angus Association

2/6/2018

The American Angus Auxiliary is excited to announce that it is hosting its fourth Women Connected Conference bringing together Angus cattlewomen, Auxiliary members and other women involved in the Angus industry. Twenty women will be selected from applications to join the 10-member Auxiliary...

National Junior Angus Association Members Awarded Scholarships from National Cattlemen’s Foundation

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

2/6/2018

Five National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members were awarded $1,500 scholarships by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF) during the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Phoenix. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME) sponsored scholarships were awarded to outstanding...

‘2018 Should be a Profitable Year’

Kindra Gordon
Angus Journal

2/5/2018

CattleFax CEO Randy Blach provided a big-picture view of the cattle industry market outlook for those attending the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Of the beef industry’s current status, Blach reported, “2017 was the second best in...

Built to Move

Troy Smith
Angus Journal

2/5/2018

Beef cattle breeders have more tools than ever before to use as aids in selecting breeding animals, including expected progeny difference (EPD) values for various traits, selection indices and genomics. However, there are no “numbers” that are predictive of the structural superiority of one...

D.C. Update: ‘We are better off today’

Kindra Gordon
Angus Journal

2/5/2018

“Are we better off today than a year ago?” That’s the question Colin Woodall, senior vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), posed in Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 30 as he addressed attendees at the American National CattleWomen (ANCW)...

Arby’s Still Going Big with Beef

Troy Smith
Angus Journal

2/5/2018

Jim Taylor can’t imagine a world without beef. For without beef, there would be no cattle. There would be no cowboys or cowboy movies; no Marlon Brando or Elvis in leather jackets. There would be no steak houses. Certainly, there would be no Arby’s. That’s a scary thought for Jim Taylor,...

Angus Genetics, Inc., Announces Foot Score Research EPDs

Clint Mefford
American Angus Association

1/30/2018

Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) announced today the release of two new foot score research EPDs, the first of its kind in the U.S. for beef cattle. The American Angus Association® has been collecting foot scores since 2015, with approximately 12,000 data points sent in. Members have reported two scores...

Looking for a place to eat during the Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show?

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

1/26/2018

Steakhouses Feeney's Restaurant 6314 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-274-9700 The Henry 4455 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-429-8020 Claim Jumper 1530 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283 480-831-8200 Casual Dining Jersey Mike's 1515 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-253-6738...

Headed to NCBA? Visit booth #1071 to enter to win not one, but TWO exciting giveaways.

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

1/22/2018

The American Angus Association has teamed up with our friends at Certified Angus Beef to offer NCBA Trade Show attendees an opportunity to win not one, but TWO exciting giveaways. Stop by and visit with team members to enter to win either a trip to the 2018 Angus Convention in Columbus, Ohio or...

Angus Media Announces Launch of Angus Sales TV

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

1/17/2018

In today’s world, videography is taking over media platforms at an ever-increasing rate. Now more than ever, filmed promotional materials allow a farm or ranch to connect with their audience in a more engaging and productive way. Angus Media is excited to announce the launch of its new video addition...

Angus Foundation Heifer and Featured Packages Raise $278,000

Rachel Robinson
American Angus Association

1/15/2018

Since 1980, the Angus Foundation has sold high-end heifers in the Heifer Package to generate funds for Angus youth, education and research efforts. The tradition continued at the 2018 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday, Jan. 10 during the Angus Bull Sale. Angus breeders...

Angus Journal Redesign to Launch at the National Western Stock Show

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

12/19/2017

99 years. 13,000 subscribers. Thousands of stories. One monumental redesign. It’s been nearly 20 years since the look and feel of the Angus Journal was last updated. The Angus Productions Inc. team has worked tirelessly to accomplish a complete design overhaul, and they are extremely proud to unveil...

Longtime Angus Productions Inc. Vice President of Sales Set to Retire

Allen Moczygemba
American Angus Association

12/7/2017

With appreciation for a job well done, I’m writing to let you know that after 38 years with the American Angus Association, Terry Cotton has announced he will be retiring from his Angus career as of January 2, 2018. Terry began his career with the Association in 1979. During his nearly four...

Young Cattlemen’s Conference Applications Available

Sarah Hill
American Angus Association

12/7/2017

Once again, the Angus Foundation will sponsor a young Angus leader to attend the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC). The application deadline is January 12, 2018, and the application can be found on the Angus Foundation website. The YCC offers...

2018 Angus Foundation Heifer Package

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

12/5/2017

As the end of 2017 approaches, the National Western Stock Show is just around the corner. The 2017 National Western Bull Sale proved to be an overwhelming success, and the American Angus Association and Angus Foundation are excited to once again offer an exciting line-up of lots in the 2018 sale. Leading...

Support the Angus Foundation in Las Vegas

Sarah Hill
American Angus Association

11/21/2017

If you’re looking for a Christmas gift that will be remembered, the Angus Foundation can help! Five unique packages will be sold in support of the Angus Foundation during the National Angus Finals Sale in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 10, 2017. “These offerings are very exciting,” says...

Saddle & Sirloin Honors Longtime Angus Sale Manager Tom Burke

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

11/21/2017

Tom Burke of Platte City, Missouri, has been selected as the 2017 inductee into the Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery, largely considered the highest honor in the livestock industry. The Saddle and Sirloin Gallery was established in 1903 and recognizes one individual each year for their lifetime of...

Simplifying Bull Selection on Sale Day

Tierra Kessler
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

11/20/2017

It is crucial to evaluate the needs of your ranch before making bull selections. The genotype of an animal is just one part of a much larger system. Factors included in bull selection process should be the genetics of your animals, the physical production environment, fixed resources, management, production...

First-class Feeder-cattle Marketing

Steve Suther
Angus Journal

11/20/2017

Growing up on a Colorado cattle ranch, earning an animal science degree and riding for the Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) brand for nearly 16 years, Paul Dykstra has learned a thing or two about “First-class feeder-cattle marketing.” The beef cattle specialist presented on that concept...

Select Fertile Heifers

Tierra Kessler
Angus Journal

11/20/2017

If heifers have not reached puberty and cycled before the breeding season, they may be set up for failure as 2 year olds, cautioned David Patterson, professor of animal science and beef extension specialist for the University of Missouri–Columbia. During an Angus University educational breakout...

“Raising the Steaks” to Debut on RFD-TV Thanksgiving

Rachel Robinson
American Angus Association

11/17/2017

Today’s world is becoming more and more urban, and with that, people are further removed from the farm. In fact, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average American is at least three generations removed from the farm, and less than two percent of the population is directly involved...

American Angus Association Recognizes Top Showring Winners

Sarah Hill
American Angus Association

11/16/2017

Many Angus breeders aspire to take home the coveted win in the show ring—grand champion of the show. The sires of those cattle are also a key part of the equation. The American Angus Association® offers their Roll of Victory (ROV) Show Program to recognize show-winning animals and their sires...

Angus Convention Gives Away More Than $100,000 in Grand Prizes

Ali Luety
American Angus Association

11/15/2017

The Grand Prize Giveaway during the 2017 Angus Convention packed the stands with hopefuls. A gleaming black Cat 289 Compact Track Loader with a silver Angus decal and a Priefert and Tru-Test Complete Cattle Handling System sat front and center of the arena. More than1,500 Convention attendees entered...

Angus Association Awards Future Angus Stockmen Scholarship

Sarah Hill
American Angus Association

11/15/2017

The American Angus Association® launched the Future Angus Stockmen program to encourage the next generation of commercial cattle producers. This program awards a $1,000 scholarship annually thanks to support from Allflex. Catie Wharton, Syracuse, Kansas, was awarded the scholarship during the 2017...

3 Win Greeley Custom-Made Hats for Livestock Judging Skills

Kindra Gordon
Angus Media

11/13/2017

Attendees at the 2017 Angus Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, had the opportunity to utilize their livestock judging skills during a competition Nov. 5 within the live cattle demonstration area of the trade show. The judging contest drew 128 total contestants and at least as many spectators. Participants...

The 5 Ps To Add Efficiency Chute Side

Kindra Gordon
Angus Media

11/13/2017

Bowie, Texas, veterinarian Arn Anderson was charged with explaining effective Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) protocols chuteside during an Angus University workshop Nov. 5 at the 2017 Angus Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. About 250 people gathered to hear his advice. A veterinarian since 1991, Anderson...

A Few Product Highlights from the Angus Convention Trade Show

Kindra Gordon
Angus Media

11/13/2017

With 160 vendors displaying products and services at the 2017 Angus Convention Trade Show, producers had plenty to explore — from animal health and genetics companies to products related to nutrition, fencing, waterers, ear tags and much more. Among the highlights: From Stafix, an electrical...

American Angus Association Elects New Officers and Board Leadership

Sarah Hill
American Angus Association

11/8/2017

The American Angus Association announced the 2017-2018 board of directors and officers elected by state delegates during the 134th Annual Convention of Delegates in Fort Worth, Texas. Those elected to serve the Association for a second three-year term are: Jerry Connealy, Whitman, Nebraska; David...

Trade Show Booms at 2017 Angus Convention

Shelby Mettlen
Angus Media

11/6/2017

A steady stream of boots and cowboy hats poured into the Fort Worth Convention Center’s exhibit hall at noon Nov. 4 as Angus Convention attendees made their way from the International Genomics Symposium to the grand opening of the Convention’s trade show. About 2,500 attendees had the opportunity...

National Angus Tour: In the Heart of Texas

Kindra Gordon
Angus Media

11/6/2017

Angus enthusiasts from across the United States — and even a few international guests — traveled to the Texas countryside for the National Angus Tour Friday, Nov. 3. The tour was hosted by the Texas Angus Association just prior to the 2017 Angus Convention, which was convened Nov. 4-6 in...

Prepare for Increasing Rates of Change

Kindra Gordon
Angus Media

11/6/2017

“I don’t know the future, but today is the slowest speed of change you are ever going to see.” That was the message world-renowned futurist Lowell Catlett shared with the nearly 2,500 Angus producers and beef industry leaders gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 4-6, for the 2017 Angus...

Angus Convention Kicks Off in Fort Worth

Shelby Mettlen
Angus Media

11/6/2017

Attendees of the 2017 Angus Convention’s opening general session Saturday, Nov. 4, were welcomed to Fort Worth, Texas, by country music star Neal McCoy, who led attendees in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the National Anthem. Red Steagall, native Texan, musician, poet and symbol...

Angus Breeders Share Genomic-profiling Strategies

Kindra Gordon
Angus Media

11/6/2017

“My goal was to make our cattle more valuable and return more money to the ranch,” shared Faulkton, S.D., Angus breeder Troy Hadrick as he explained why he invested in using the GeneMax® Advantage genomic test from Zoetis on his cattle more than four years ago. Hadrick was among a trio...

Genomics Symposium Spotlights Expansion of Angus Toolbox

Troy Smith
Angus Media

11/6/2017

Change often is controversial. Programs for measuring individual animal performance were controversial back when the most trusted means of cattle evaluation was measured by the practiced eye of the master. According to Dan Moser, however, objective methods of evaluating beef cattle that go “beyond...

Angus Genetics Inc. and Neogen Introduce Angus GS Genomic Profile

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

11/4/2017

Angus Genetics, Inc., and Neogen GeneSeek Operations launched Angus GS™, a new genomic profiler for Angus seedstock cattle, on Nov. 4 at the 2017 Angus Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. “Angus GS is a DNA test built specifically for the Angus breed and is a big part of our strategic plan for...

American Angus Association Announces Acquisition of Verified Beef

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

11/4/2017

The American Angus Association announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Verified Beef, including its proprietary Reputation Feeder Cattle® program on Nov. 4 at the 2017 Angus Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. The deal underscores the Association’s commitment to...

I Am Angus | Fabric of Our Forebears Premieres Christmas Day

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

11/4/2017

“Personal portraits of the individuals responsible, directly or indirectly, for the production of Angus beef told across the mediums of film, photography and print.” The words above represent the original description of the “I Am Angus” concept, initially developed by the Angus...

2017 Angus Convention Kicks Off in Cowtown Nov. 4-6.

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

10/31/2017

More than 2,500 guests are expected to attend the largest Angus Convention to date Nov. 4-6 in Fort Worth, Texas. The weekend-long convention offers an industry leading trade show and unmatched beef industry educational seminars. Country recording artist and TV personality, Red Steagall will serve as...

Long-Term Commitment to Success

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

10/19/2017

“That’s one small step for man, and one giant leap for mankind.” Those are the famous words spoken by American astronaut Neil Armstrong when he became the first human to ever set foot on the moon in July of 1969. It’s no surprise that things were different in America in the late...

The National Western Angus Bull Sale scheduled for January 10, 2018.

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

9/20/2017

When most think of the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo., they think of weathered wooden green chairs, historic brick livestock buildings, cool mountain air and the view of the Rocky Mountains in the distance. The NWSS is a fixture on most stockmen’s calendars, taking place each January...

The Angus Report: Montana and Western States Wildfire Update

Katy Holdener
The Angus Report

9/15/2017

The American Angus Association's thoughts are with those effected by the wildfires stretching over Montana and other western states. Much of Montana has been in drought conditions this summer, and without any rain in the forecast, the fires have continued to grow. Angus Regional Manager, Kurt Kangas,...

Register for the 2017 Angus Convention

Katy Holdener
American Angus Association

9/13/2017

The premier event features opportunities for people from all industry sectors to engage in networking, education and a expansive trade show. If you haven’t registered yet for the Convention, you can still take advantage of the affordable $125 registration fee through September 30. This is...

New Angus Genomic Test Announced

Allen Moczygemba
American Angus Association

8/14/2017

I’m excited to announce that on November 4th, the American Angus Association will be introducing a new genomic test, AngusGS™. AngusGS will be a high density 50K test designed by the team of geneticists at Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) with testing conducted by Neogen. The new genomic test is...

Profitable and Possible

Miranda Reiman
Certified Angus Beef LLC

7/21/2017

Some think a dramatic increase in Prime grading beef spells oversupply. When will packers have enough? “I can tell you, we haven’t reached that point today,” says Steve Williams, head of procurement for JBS USA. “I don’t see a time in my lifetime when Prime’s not a big premium. I just don’t see it.”...

Made in the Shade

Justin Sexton
Certified Angus Beef LLC

7/19/2017

It’s been an interesting year for climate, as we could tell halfway through the spring. A parade of wind storms, fires, blizzards and floods moved swiftly by, leaving every cattle farm and ranch to cope with those and the peculiarities of an early or late spring, with too little or too much moisture....

Don’t Blame the Calves

Laura Conaway
Certified Angus Beef LLC

7/17/2017

Things aren’t always what they seem. It’s no secret, marbling in harvested fed cattle declines from late February to early May each year (See Chart). That coincides with a seasonal switch from yearlings to calf-feds in the harvest mix, which often gets the blame. Yet, recent data from the University...

Rise Above the Cycle

Steve Suther
Certified Angus Beef LLC

7/14/2017

Is this a good time to expand your cow herd, now that the U.S. beef cattle industry is deep into a fourth year of its rebuilding phase? The consensus has a short answer: no. They say we’ve already added more than enough cows to produce the volume of beef consumers can afford to buy. Adding to your herd...

Good Interruptions

Laura Conaway
Certified Angus Beef LLC

7/14/2017

There was no divine calling, no enduring photos of a toddler baking in his memaw’s kitchen, chef hat atop his head. For Eric Zizka, the ascent to culinary captain was messy, jotted with football injuries and car crashes, dreams stolen and abandoned plans. “You don’t realize it until now,” he says, “but...

Making Pasture Improvements Can Increase Digestibility, Enhance Gains

BioZyme Inc.
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

7/14/2017

It’s time to start thinking about turning your cattle out to summer grass. Regardless if you own or rent your pasture, it is important to make sure you are getting the most efficient use of your resources. The first thing to consider is the stocking rate for the specific area where you live. Stocking...

Beef Talk

Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

7/12/2017

Did you know you can save more than 25% of available forage by weaning calves early? The current dryness affecting the land has caused all livestock producers to review options. For some in a drought situation, the only real solution is rain. Producers need to take charge whether the season is dry or...

Better Beef Leads Value Gain

Steve Suther, CAB
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

7/12/2017

When cattle gain or lose $150 in per-head value in a week, it’s easy to lose sight of what lifts that value trend over the years. A University of Missouri (MU) study of 2003-2016 boxed-beef cutout values isolates the contribution of branded and Prime sales. The work by MU economist Scott Brown builds...

Switch from Fescue to Alfalfa

Linda Geist, University of Missouri
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

7/12/2017

“Good hay doesn’t have to come over the state line,” said University of Missouri (MU) Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole. Plenty of good hay grows in Missouri’s Ozark region. Cole spoke at the recent MU Extension Alfalfa Tour hosted at the Ash Grove farm of Rick and Justin Williams in Greene County....

Using birth weights earlier for genetic evaluation

Kelli Retallick
Angus Journal

7/12/2017

This summer, updates to the weekly Angus genetic evaluation will be incorporated. Birth weights submitted after this date will be incorporated into the Angus genetic evaluation upon completion of the calving season as issued by individual members. This allows earlier assessment of calving ease and birth...

Time for Prime, Part Two

Miranda Reiman
Certified Angus Beef LLC

7/10/2017

"I don’t see a time in my lifetime when Prime’s not a big premium. I just don’t see it.” Steve Williams, head of procurement for JBS USA, can say that with some confidence. He’s been on the cattle-buying side of the equation for enough years to identify a strong market signal. When he sits across a desk...

Don’t Miss the Action at the 2017 NJAS

Morgan Marley
Angus Media

7/10/2017

Angus juniors and their families are gathering in Des Moines, Iowa, this week for the 2017 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Activities begin Monday, July 10, and will continue through Saturday, July 15. The six-day event is full of cattle shows, showmanship competitions...

The Cattlemen’s Black Book

JD Rosman
Angus Media

7/10/2017

For years, Angus producers from across the country have kept herd records using the pocket-sized Beef Record Services (BRS)/AngusSource® black books. Stacks of the books, some dating back more than 30 years, contain handwritten information about the producer’s cattle, memories of where their operations...

Association Perspective

Jeff Mafi
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

7/10/2017

Beef trade negotiations between the United States and China finalized June 12 after a 14-year absence. Here are a few of the aspects of the agreement according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. China will accept U.S. fresh, chilled and frozen products, including bone-in, boneless and ground...

A Look at the Economics of Parasite Control

Zoetis
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

7/7/2017

When cattle prices are lower and every input cost is scrutinized, it’s tempting to drop parasite control from the health program to save a little money. However, studies have shown a true economic benefit to controlling parasites. “Parasite burdens in grazing cattle can decrease efficiency due to decreased...

Strip Grazing Fencing Techniques

Heather Smith Thomas
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

7/7/2017

For good utilization of turnips or other brassicas, or some of the new cocktail mixes of forage species, it works best if you use portable electric fencing to move the cattle across the field in small strips, according to Tom Larson, who farmed for many years in Nebraska. Larson used polywire, and it...

Interns Arrive at Angus

Mayzie Purviance
Angus Media

7/7/2017

The American Angus Association welcomes four interns to Saint Joseph, Mo., for the summer: Haley Ercoli, Morgan Marley, Mayzie Purviance and Taylor Wilkins. These four young women have packed up and moved to Saint Joseph in hopes of broadening their horizons, furthering their education and obtaining...

2017 Meat Production Estimates Trimmed

Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

7/7/2017

U.S. meat production is growing more slowly than previously expected. Many analysts have trimmed their estimates and USDA, in the latest monthly estimates, reduced forecasts for 2017 beef, pork and poultry production from earlier levels. Total red meat and poultry production is expected to total near...

Cozzitorto to Lead Angus Productions Inc.

Jena McRell
Angus Media

7/6/2017

An accomplished business executive and collaborative leader, Rick Cozzitorto takes the helm as Angus Productions Inc. (API) president June 30. He brings decades of experience in livestock marketing, sales and encouraging teams to reach new heights. Cozzitorto will lead 40 employees at API, the industry-leading...

Beaches and Beef

Miranda Reiman
Certified Angus Beef LLC

7/6/2017

Pick any beach on the main Hawaiian Islands on any given Sunday and you’ll likely see tents popped up and lawn chairs dotting the coastline; fishing poles, Frisbees and flip-flops; bikinis, barbecues and beef. “The family gathering, whether you’re blood family or not, is much more frequent in their culture...

Long-term advantages of high-health herds

Bob Larson, Kansas State University
Angus Journal

7/6/2017

Although it would be impossible to prevent all instances of disease or injury in a beef herd, high-health herds benefit from having few animals that require veterinary care and carry those advantages through the life of each animal and into the next generations. It is easy to identify the short-term...

Want to Take it Inside?

Troy Smith
Angus Journal

7/6/2017

"Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above …” Those words, first penned by Montana poet Robert Fletcher, were put to music by songwriter Cole Porter back in 1934. The lyrics of Don’t Fence Me In express a longing for pastoral surroundings, presumably somewhere out in cow country. Today,...

Not just another day

Allen Moczygemba
Angus Journal

7/6/2017

At the time, the day of April 12, 1967, seemed like just another Wednesday. Granted, it was a tumultuous time for our nation. The Vietnam War was building in intensity and, in fact, in two days (April 14) U.S. planes would bomb Haiphong, Vietnam, for the first time. Opposition was beginning to grow toward...

Fancy Feasts for Pets

Dan Green
Angus Talk

7/1/2017

Along America's Angus Trails watches the hide and offal market for beef byproducts, because 8-25% of the total value of each carcass comes this way, depending on all the variable market factors, at any given time. Pet food for dogs and cats has always been a market for the beef industry, mostly coming...

Genetics of Reproduction Project and MateSel

Troy Smith
Angus Media

6/28/2017

Many cow-calf producers would be surprised at the number of failed pregnancies that occur after a beef cow or heifer is bred. According to University of California-Davis geneticist Alison Van Eenennaam, natural service or artificial insemination (AI) results in successful fertilization about 90% of the...

Staying Power

Shelby Mettlen
Angus Media

6/28/2017

A cow needs to remain in production long enough to generate revenue to offset the costs of her development and maintenance, explained Scott Speidel, assistant professor of animal science at Colorado State University (CSU). Speidel explained the significance of stayability and random regression in the...

Angus Moves to Single Step July 7

Jena McRell
Angus Media

6/27/2017

Driven by the rise of genomic technology and uptake by the nation’s Angus breeders, the American Angus Association and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) announce monumental changes to the breed’s weekly genetic evaluation. Beginning Friday, July 7, the organization will become the first major U.S. beef breed...

Starting from Scratch

Mayzie Purviance
Angus Media

6/26/2017

Kevin and Lydia Yon of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, didn’t have much when they started their journey in the cattle business. After many years of hard work and perseverance, their story of “not much” turned into the classic American dream. Both majoring in animal science at Clemson University, the Yons...

Local Genetic Adaption Project

Troy Smith
Angus Media

6/26/2017

“We know that antagonisms between genetics and the environment [exist]. Now, we’re going hunting for them,” said University of Missouri geneticist Jared Decker in a presentation delivered during the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention May 31-June 3 in Athens, Ga. Decker...

Know Your Consumer

Shelby Mettlen
Angus Media

6/26/2017

Fifth-generation rancher Amanda Radke had a strong message for young farmers and ranchers at the 2017 Young Producers’ Symposium hosted May 31 prior to and in conjunction with the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Symposium in Athens, Ga. The blogger, agricultural journalist and millennial mom from South...

Economic Benefits of Synchronized Artificial Insemination

Troy Smith
Angus Media

6/26/2017

The disciplined application of estrus synchronization and artificial insemination (AI) can have a lasting economic advantage. University of Tennessee Reproductive Physiologist Justin Rhinehart thinks these complementary technologies would be more widely used if commercial cow-calf producers understood...

A Big Missed Steak

Dan Green
Angus Talk

6/24/2017

Along America's Angus Trails, follows beef's ever-more-clever vegan would-be competitors closely — if nothing else to keep the red meat industry on it's toes, ready to pounce if faux beef ever really gets tasty enough to be a threat to the real thing in the marketplace. There is today, an ever-growing,...

The Promise of Genomics

Troy Smith
Angus Media

6/23/2017

They promised a doubling of the accuracy of prediction for genetic merit. Looking back, it’s easy to see that some early advocates of genomics were somewhat overzealous in promoting a still underdeveloped technology. Yet after getting off to a slow start, the science has advanced remarkably, and many...

Investing in the Future: Heifer Development for Longevity

Mayzie Purviance
Angus Media

6/23/2017

Although the principles for sourcing replacements hasn’t changed for many years, new technologies, improvements in genetics, and the ever-changing market have affected the way producers select and develop replacement heifers. Justin Rhinehart, associate professor and extension beef cattle specialist...

Adopting Technology

Shelby Mettlen
Angus Media

6/21/2017

The beef industry’s greatest challenge and greatest opportunity are actually one and the same, said the University of Missouri’s Dave Patterson at the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Symposium hosted May 31 as part of the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Symposium in Athens, Ga., May...

Beef Cattle Climate Adaptability

Mayzie Purviance
Angus Media

6/21/2017

It is predicted that by 2100, the average temperature in the United States will be raised by 2º-6º C (3.6°-10.8° F), and the number of days with a temperature above 32º C (90° F) is expected to increase, shared Raluca Mateescu, a quantitative geneticist for the University of Florida. In other words,...

Evaluation the Mmmmm

Troy Smith
Angus Media

6/21/2017

Flavor, tenderness, juiciness, appearance, aroma and freshness — all are attributes that contribute to beef consumers’ beef-eating satisfaction. Yet, when tenderness is constant, it is flavor, or “taste,” that is the primary beef demand driver, according to Bridget Wasser, senior director of meat science...

Year-round Grazing Using Standing Corn for Winter Feed

Heather Smith Thomas
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

6/21/2017

Research at Utah State University (USU) a few years ago looked into a year-round grazing system. Randy Wiedmeier, now a University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist, spent 25 years at USU working on range and forage projects. One project focused on using field corn to provide winter grazing...

Mundhenke Beef Named BIF Commercial Producer of the Year

Angie Stump Denton
BIF Communications Coordinator

6/20/2017

ATHENS, Ga. — The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented John and Gina Mundhenke of Mundhenke Beef near Lewis, Kansas, the BIF Commercial Producer of the Year Award June 1 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Athens, Georgia. This national award is presented annually to a producer...

Hermel Presented Continuing Service Award

Angie Stump Denton
BIF Communications Coordinator

6/20/2017

ATHENS, Ga. – The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Shauna Hermel, St. Joseph, Missouri, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 2 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Athens, Georgia. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization. This includes...

Yons Presented Continuing Service Award

Angie Stump Denton
BIF Communications Coordinator

6/20/2017

ATHENS, Ga. – The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Kevin and Lydia Yon, Ridge Spring, South Carolina, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 2 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Athens, Georgia. Continuing Service Award winners have made major contributions to the BIF organization....

Lemmon Presented BIF Pioneer Award

Angie Stump Denton
BIF Communications Coordinator

6/20/2017

ATHENS, Ga. – The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recognized Harvey Lemmon posthumously with a BIF Pioneer Award June 1 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Athens, Georgia. The award recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the improvement of beef cattle, honoring...

Angus Media Hires General Manager

Jena McRell
Angus Media

6/19/2017

Angus Media, the communications arm of the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph, Mo., welcomes a new general manager to its team of professionals. Missouri native Sara Reardon brings more than a decade of experience in livestock marketing, strategy and project management to her role on the industry-leading...

Start Now

Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

6/19/2017

Only one to two months ago the spring-calving cows were calving, the temperatures were colder and the calving pastures were covered with muck and manure. Experience would say that you do not want to ask cow-calf operators how calving is then, because the response would be less than objective, reflecting...

Tips to Reduce and Handle Heat Stress in Livestock

BioZyme Inc.
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

6/19/2017

Warmer temperatures are quickly approaching, and that means livestock producers should start considering how to help their animals handle the heat. Heat stress is almost inevitable, but some management practices can be implemented to help animals better cope with rising temperatures. All mammals regulate...

Watch Out for Sneezeweed

Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

6/19/2017

One plant currently flowering across different parts of Texas is poisonous and should be of concern to ranchers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Small-headed sneezeweed, which falls in the sunflower family, is a native, warm-season annual that grows statewide except for the...

Trends in Grass-fed Beef

Dan Green
Angus Talk

6/17/2017

I used the secret steak seasoning mix of the late Angus breeder and sale manager Jim Baldridge of North Platte, Neb., as a dry rub over the meat for 24 hours in the frig. I brought it out for a couple hours to get it up to room temperature, got my old time iron skillet smoking hot on the stove, seared...

Make Treatment Plans a Priority

Donald Stotts, Oklahoma State University
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

6/16/2017

It is “calf-working time” in Oklahoma, which should serve as a valuable reminder for producers to get with their veterinarians to review, revise or — if one does not exist — develop a treatment protocol plan for their specific cattle operations. Some may consider a treatment protocol plan as being something...

Warm Up for 2017 National Junior Angus Show

Morgan Marley
Angus Media

6/16/2017

The sound of laughter and cattle mooing will fill the air signaling the 2017 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). The nation’s largest youth beef cattle competition is a place where everyone on the Angus team will come together, and where the future leaders of the Angus breed will showcase their cattle...

Spring Blizzard Strikes Heartland

Paige Nelson
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

6/16/2017

On April 29-30, 2017, an unexpected spring snowstorm plastered parts of eastern New Mexico and Colorado, the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles, and western Kansas and Nebraska with 12 inches (in.) to 24 in. or more of snow and 60 mph wind gusts. While this region of cattle country is no stranger to harsh...

Irrigated Pasture Management

Heather Smith Thomas
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

6/16/2017

With well-planned intensive management, irrigated pasture can often be more productive than the same ground used for haying. Some ranchers are looking at a change from haying to grazing irrigated fields. Randy Wiedmeier, University of Missouri (MU) Extension livestock specialist, spent 25 years at Utah...

Making the Jump

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

6/14/2017

As spring approaches, so does calving for most beef cattle producers. Spring also begins the most critical part of the journey for the replacement heifer in becoming a cow. A spring-calving replacement heifer with a target mature weight of 1,200 pounds (lb.) is likely weighing about 950 lb. entering...

Building a Brand

Radale Tiner
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

6/14/2017

We have all heard the phrase “building a brand.” What does this truly mean? Does it mean an actual character that is branded onto your animals? Does it mean a slogan or logo that you have created? Does it represent the quality of product that people automatically think of when they hear your name? I...

Bale-grazing Progressing in Second Year

Katie Pratt, University of Kentucky
Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA

6/14/2017

When Adair County, Ky., farmer Fred Thomas started a bale-grazing demonstration project two years ago with the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, he was looking for a way to improve the health of his cattle and his pastures. As the project moves along, Thomas continues...

Ohio Family Recognized for Historic Angus Herd

Morgan Marley
Angus Media

6/14/2017

James Rentz of Creek Side Farm in Coldwater, Ohio, is well known in the industry for his 65 years of dedication raising high-quality Angus cattle and making monumental impacts within the breed and its Association. The American Angus Association is proud to recognize Rentz as a recipient of the Historic...

Spinning Off Stress

Dan Green
Angus Talk

6/10/2017

Along America's Angus Trails is ever sensitive to the travails of ranching and the stressful toll it can take on the ol' bod. This spring, so far, has seemedworse than usual, depending on where you operate, with weather episodes of drought, flooding, tornado damage, wild temperature swings and delayed...

No Nonsense in the Rockies

Laura Conaway
Certified Angus Beef LLC

5/26/2017

"If you have good heifers, you have good bulls.” Terry Walter settles back into his chair. It’s not to add effect to the statement; his shift allows time for others to catch on to what the Colorado rancher knows to be true. Good cattle come from good cattle, and there’s no sense denying the importance...

Finding Balance

Heather Smith Thomas
Angus Journal

5/24/2017

Neal and Amanda Sorenson are fifth- generation ranchers, raising registered Angus seedstock near Spotted Horse, Wyo. “In 1884 my great-great-grandparents homesteaded on the confluence of Clear Creek and the Powder River,” says Neal. “For a while they ran a stage stop. Then they sold that homestead and...

Working with the BLM

Paige Nelson
Angus Journal

5/24/2017

"By a show of hands, how many of you hate the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) or the Forest Service?” asked John Reese, a BLM range conservationist from Kanab, Utah. Reese addressed a group of young ranchers at the Idaho Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference Jan. 27, 2017. A few...

Ranch Environment and Beef Demand

Justin Sexten
Certified Angus Beef LLC

5/24/2017

You’ve heard about it often enough: Match the cow to your environment. The articles and presentations say optimize the use of land, labor and forage resources; monitor success by measuring pounds of beef per acre. That sounds simple enough, but individuals vary their interpretations. Those who love to...

Time for Prime

Miranda Reiman
Certified Angus Beef LLC

5/22/2017

It’s easy to say Prime-grading beef is “just a happy accident” if you don’t produce it. Cattlemen like Gerry Shinn of Jackson, Mo.; Berry Bortz of Preston, Kan.; or Troy Hadrick of Faulkton, S.D., wouldn’t call it that. “I told people from the very start that we need Prime, Yield Grade (YG) 3s,” says...

A Case for Composting

Troy Smith
Angus Journal

5/22/2017

Usually, farm and ranch kids learn early about the circle of life. When you’re raised around livestock, there can be many opportunities to witness births of animals and deaths. Kids learn that despite good husbandry practices, some newborn calves don’t survive, and cattle of all ages can and do die from...

That much better?

Miranda Reiman
Certified Angus Beef LLC

5/22/2017

Cattle genetics have made big improvements since the American Angus Association released its beef value ($B) index in 2004. Often called “dollar beef,” it was one of the first tools to combine expected progeny differences (EPDs) for feedyard and carcass traits with economic measures. At the time, the...

Man’s Best Friend

Dan Green
Angus Talk

5/20/2017

Today, Along America's Angus Trails is thinking back fondly of the plethora of ranch dogs that have enriched his life. Robbie, Smokie, Myrt, Carmel. Thor. I'll bet most of the listening audience could cite similar cherished memories of their beloved ranch dogs over the years. Whether well trained...

The Right Sort

Laura Nelson
Certified Angus Beef LLC

5/19/2017

Wade Massar is not even a little sheepish about his vices: good horses, time in the saddle and time in the sorting pens. “My wife says sometimes I just like to sort for the sake of something to do — ‘you just sort to sort,’ ” the Circle, Mont., cattleman laughs. “We do everything on horseback, and that...

Are we there yet?

Miranda Reiman
Certified Angus Beef LLC

5/19/2017

We were bringing a little preschool friend out to our house for the afternoon. She was a town kid and about every three miles, she’d ask, “Are we ALMOST there?” Turns out 12 miles is a really long way when there’s the anticipation of a playdate. But I get it. I like that sense of accomplishment when...

Adaptive Management

Troy Smith
Angus Journal

5/19/2017

According to conventional wisdom, managers of grazing lands should err on the side of conservatism. Many also find comfort in applying some kind of formula for determining stocking rate. Range Scientist Justin Derner thinks that’s why so many managers stock their ranges and pastures according to what...

Set Out for Texas Angus Country

Jena McRell
Angus Media

5/19/2017

As they say, everything’s bigger in Texas. That’s certainly the hope for the National Angus Tour set for Nov. 3, just prior to the 2017 Angus Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. The National Angus Tour is an annual favorite for American Angus Association members, allowing them to travel the countryside,...

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