This edition of “News & Notes” features

• the 2025 Range Beef Cow Symposium;
• internship opportunities with the American Angus Association and its entities, including Certified Angus Beef, Angus Genetics Inc., Angus Media and the Angus Foundation;
• Talon internship opportunities for interns and hosts;
• a new Herdsman Bootcamp; custom cattle tags; and
• an opportunity to buy some Angus history.

Range Beef Cow Symposium is Nov. 10-11

The 2025 Range Beef Cow Symposium XXIX will be at the Event Center at Archer in Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov. 10-11. The Range Beef Cow Symposium (RBCS) is a biennial symposium co-sponsored by the departments of animal science and cooperative extension services of the University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University and the University of Nebraska. The symposium aims to provide producers with practical production management strategies and new research relevant to cow-calf production, as well as presentations on new technologies and topics in the beef industry and a trade show.

Additional information, including the symposium agenda and registration, is available at https://rangebeefcowsymposium.com/. For more information contact Shelby Rosasco, assistant professor and extension beef specialist at the University of Wyoming, at 307-766-2329.

Certified Angus Beef seeks intern applicants

Applications close Nov. 9 for four internship positions available with Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) this summer. The positions are geared toward students pursuing a career in ag communications, marketing or digital media, allowing students to apply their skills from the classroom to a real-world setting.

The brand encourages upper-level college students who are driven to expand their skills in communications, immerse themselves in meaningful projects and gain career mentors to apply. Selected interns will contribute to news stories, website content, social media posts, photography and videography.

Internships for the upcoming year include:

• The multimedia intern assists with video and photo shoots for campaigns and practices editing skills.
• The marketing intern will be engaging with brand partners and building promotional content for retail and service business use.
• The social media intern monitors social platforms, evaluating analytics and overall consumer engagement.
• The producer communications intern supports communication efforts for cattlemen and women, writing content for digital platforms and Angus Media publications.

Positions will be in the CAB office located in Wooster, Ohio, with opportunities for travel throughout the summer. Selected interns spend 10-12 weeks of their summer contributing to the brand.

To apply, students must submit a cover letter, résumé and a link to their online portfolio that showcases their work. For more information, visit https://cabcattle.com/internship/.

Angus 3201 internship applications now open

College students with a passion for the beef industry can take the next step toward their careers through 2026 internship opportunities with the American Angus Association, Angus Media and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), headquartered at 3201 Frederick Ave., Saint Joseph, Mo.

These internships offer valuable, hands-on experience across a variety of departments, including events, editorial, communications, marketing and genetics.

Internship applications are due Nov. 12. Learn more and apply online at www.angus.org/careers.

Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program internship and host ranch applications open

The Talon internship program provides college-aged students the unique opportunity to spend their summer on an Angus operation gaining valuable, hands-on experience. Interns gain extensive ranching knowledge while enhancing their skills as advocates for the beef industry.

Host applications for the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program internship are due Oct. 31, and student intern applications are due Nov. 12.

The late Camron “Cam” Cooper of the Talon Ranch, Twin Bridges, Mont., developed the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Endowment Fund in 2009 to be a one-of-a-kind educational experience for students.

College sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students under the age of 25 and majoring in an ag-related field of study are eligible to apply.

Compensation for Talon interns is provided by the Angus Foundation through the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Endowment Fund.

Angus breeders and students interested in participating in the program can learn more and apply at www.angus.org/foundation/our-mission/youth/talon-youth, or contact Jaclyn Boester, executive director of the Angus Foundation.

New Herdsman Bootcamp

American Angus Association members looking to better understand the programs, services and tools available to them are invited to take part in the inaugural Angus University Herdsman Bootcamp Dec. 1-2, in Saint Joseph, Mo. The bootcamp is designed for new members or new employees of members who would like to expand their knowledge of Association resources.

The two-day bootcamp will be hosted at Association headquarters and will include outlines of major programs, best practices for conducting Association business and opportunities to connect with staff and fellow registered Angus producers. Attendees will gain tangible takeaways to implement in their operation, as well as insights to help make strategic decisions for the herd’s future.

Areas of highlight will include:

• Member Services & AAA Login
• Performance Programs & Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR^®)
• Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI)
• Angus Media
• GeneMax^® Advantage^TM
• AngusLink^SM

The program is supported by the Angus Foundation and the cost of programming, meals and one hotel night will be covered. Attendees will be responsible for their travel costs to Saint Joseph.

The number of attendees is limited; interested members can apply to be a part of the inaugural bootcamp at  www.angus.org/events/herdsman-bootcamp. The application deadline is Nov. 10. Members who are selected will be notified shortly after the close of applications.

Custom cattle tags

Custom cattle tags and other livestock identification supplies, including high-quality visual ear tags, electronic identification (eID) tags and a variety of Allflex accessories are available for purchase at http://customcattletags.com.

Producers can view a proof before placing an order. When accessing the Custom Cattle Tags website from AAA Login, members will have their shipping address automatically generated and can import stored logos from their member or ranch profile into a tag layout.

For assistance placing an order, email tagstore@angus.org or call 816-383-5100.

Angus Foundation raffle at the 2025 Angus Convention benefits education, youth and research initiatives

The Angus Foundation invites Angus breeders, industry supporters and cattle enthusiasts to gather in Kansas City, Mo., for the 2025 Angus Convention, Oct. 31–Nov. 2.

A highlight will be the Awards Dinner Saturday, Nov. 1, where the breed will recognize outstanding achievements of Angus breeders. Attendees will also have opportunity to bid on exclusive auction items in support of the Angus Fund.

“In the Heart of America, Shape the Future of Angus” is more than a theme, it’s a call to action. By participating in the auction, attendees directly support the Angus Fund, which provides unrestricted resources to advance the Angus Foundation’s mission of education, youth and research. Items in the action include: