Join us in January

The Angus Foundation kicked off 2026 supported by donors and bidders at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver helping raise more than $200,000 through “Join us in January” events like the Angus Foundation Heifer Package, Herdsman Social Auction and Fund the Future lots.  

“These events help us encourage success for our Angus membership through leadership and educational development, advancement of the breed’s genetics and development of our next generation,” says Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “It is astonishing to have the unwavering support of our donors and supporters to keep advancing our Foundation’s mission.”  

The Angus Foundation was also fortunate  to have Fund the Future lots offered in the Bases Loaded and Denim and Diamonds sales hosted in conjunction with Cattlemen’s Congress and the Foundation Angus Female Sale at National Western Stock Show, to raise money for the Angus Fund, which provides unrestricted funding for Angus education, youth and research. The Angus Fund supports various initiatives, including educational programs like the Beef Leaders Institute, leadership conferences and cutting-edge research aimed at enhancing the breed’s future.

Angus Foundation Heifer Package 

Lot: Donation Heifer Package  
Donated Heifer: WILKS Rita 4728, Registration No. AAA +*21207190  
Sire: FF Rito Ambitious 
Dam: Lylester Rita 786 
Donated by Wilks Ranch, Eastland, Texas  
Purchased by Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; Nowatzke Cattle/Maple Lane, Michigan City, Ind.; and Pollard Farms, LLC, Waukomis, Okla., for $150,000  

The heifer package also includes an Advanced Reproductive Technology Package from Trans Ova Genetics; trucking to the buyer donated by Cliff R. Lathrop Livestock Transportation Inc.; and 30 days of mortality insurance donated by Jeanne Conover, Livestock Insurance Agent with Conover Auction Service.