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Feeder-Calf Marketing Guide

A resource center by the Angus Beef Bulletin

More return on your investment — that’s the goal of this annual resource. Find insights for raising quality calves, leveraging Angus programs and services, and navigating today’s feeder-calf market. Directories help you connect to seedstock providers, feedlots, auction markets, and the products and services you need.

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Celebrate the Present; Prepare for the Future

Take time to celebrate the current cattle market. Historically strong demand, tight supplies and near-record profitability have combined to create what promises to be one of the longest-lasting periods of prosperity that we have ever experienced in the cattle business. Use the prosperity to prepare for leaner times, which will come.

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National Beef, USPB Reflect on Genetic Premiums

The American Angus Association, National Beef Packing Co., IMI Global and U.S. Premium Beef review successes and challenges with first-of-their-kind grid premiums based on genetic merit data.

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Stockyards Savvy

Even in today’s marketplace, with a bit of tweaking, the prices you get for your calves can be even higher. Here are nine ways to increase your paycheck.

Podcast

Market Update with Troy Marshall | Q2 2025

Troy Marshall and Lynsey McAnally chat about current trends in the cattle market, the importance of health and genetics when marketing feeder-calves, the current market for bred females and pairs, recent and upcoming video sales and where the cattle cycle seems to be heading.

H Red meat yield, or the percentage of saleable beef from a carcass, has taken the main stage in an era of record-low cattle numbers and longer feedyard stays for feeder cattle.

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All About The Fat

A look at red meat yield, increased days on feed and quality-beef production.

Looking for a connection? Check out these directory resources.

Feedlot Finder

Auction Central

March 04, 2026

Sorting Gate

AngusLink can now integrate GeneMax® Advantage™ scores into its Beef, Feedlot, Grid and Maternal score calculations, creating a powerful connection that delivers greater value and precision for the beef industry.

March 04, 2026

In the Cattle Markets

Last fall highlighted the cost of price risk, and 2026 could be no different.

March 04, 2026

The Link

Enrollment in the AngusLink program can begin as soon as the first calf hits the ground. The Commercial Programs team at the American Angus Association is here to guide you through every step.