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Dillow celebrated her win of the Showmanship contest at NJAS with family and friends.

Dillow Claims National Showmanship Title in Louisville

Illinois junior earns prestigious honors at 2026 National Junior Angus Show

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Members of the Missouri Senior Steak team pose in front of the backdrop during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off held in Louisville, Kentucky. (Left to right: Ella Coulter, Melaina Thiltgen, Clara Wallace, Addison Ward, and Faith Williams)

A Quality Meal Begins on the Farm

The 43rd All-American Certified Angus Beef ® Cook-Off was held in Louisville, Kentucky during the 2026 National Junior Angus Show.

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Charlotte Johnson, Shawano, Wis., makes her sales pitch to the judge during the Team Sales contest at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show.

All-Around All-Stars: Juniors Earn Stockman Award at National Show

Four juniors earn prestigious stockman award for elite skills across multiple contests.

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Voted on by her peers, Anne Dameron, of Towanda, Illinois, was selected as the 2026 Junior Herdsman of the Year, during the 2026 National Junior Angus Show in Louisville, Kentucky.

Raised by the Angus Community

Illinois cattlewoman wins Junior Herdsman of the Year.

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These junior members received the Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Undergraduate Scholarship at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show, July 11- 18 in Louisville, Kentucky. Pictured from left are Peyton Alexander of Nemo, Texas; Dalton Birdwell of Bryson, Texas; Ella Coulter of Wentzville, Missouri; Maggie Davis of Bidwell, Ohio; Brooklyn Davis of Winchester, Virginia; Ella Ethington of Avon, Illinois; Molly Hansen, Carrington, North Dakota;  Lilly Jefferies, Canmer, Kentucky; Sam Jordan, Savannah, Missouri; Rosalind Kidwell of Gentryville, Indiana; Kaylyn Kiser of Proctor, Texas; Matya Kraft of Fort Collins, Colorado; Claire Murnin of Pompeys Pillar, Montana; Lyle Perrier of  Eureka, Kansas; Hannah Perrier of Eureka, Kansas; Will Phillipello of Bryan Texas; Sydney Sanders of Leesburg, Ohio; and Lauren Wolter of Aviston, Illinois.

Bases Loaded with Opportunity, Angus Juniors Earn Scholarships in Louisville

Over $290,000 in scholarships awarded at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show in Louisville

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light A team winners of the annual Angus Foundation Golf Tournament at Quail Chase Golf Club in Louisville, KY., include: (pictured from left to right) Parker Freidrich of Stephenville, TX.; Brax Friedrich of Stephenville, TX; Jack Judy of Cynthiana, KY and Steve Judy of Cynthiana, KY.

Teeing Up a Grand Slam: Angus Foundation Golf Tournament Drives Support in Louisville

The 25th annual Angus Foundation Golf Tournament, held in Louisville, Kentucky, raised more than $47,000 for education, youth and research.

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Attendees look towards the stage at the Annual Angus Convention.

Voting is underway for delegates to the 143rd Convention of Delegates

Ballots must be received by Aug. 18 to be counted.

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Drake Yon of Ridge Spring, S.C. represented the Angus breed at the 2026 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference, May 28 – June 4. Each year the Angus Foundation selects one producer to represent the breed at the conference. (Photo courtesy of NCBA.)    

Yon attends the 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference

Drake Yon, Ridge Spring, S.C. represents the Angus breed at the 2026 Young Cattlemen’s Conference.

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The 2026 Beef Leaders Institute Class gathers outside of the American Angus Association’s headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri, during one of their educational stops. 

From Ranch to Retail: Continued Education Expands Perspective for Angus Producers

The 2026 Beef Leaders Institute provided a unique learning opportunity for 23 Angus breeders from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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July 30, 2026

Dillow Claims National Showmanship Title in Louisville

Illinois junior earns prestigious honors at 2026 National Junior Angus Show

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July 29, 2026

A Quality Meal Begins on the Farm

The 43rd All-American Certified Angus Beef ® Cook-Off was held in Louisville, Kentucky during the 2026 National Junior Angus Show.

Read more
July 28, 2026

All-Around All-Stars: Juniors Earn Stockman Award at National Show

Four juniors earn prestigious stockman award for elite skills across multiple contests.

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July 27, 2026

Raised by the Angus Community

Illinois cattlewoman wins Junior Herdsman of the Year.

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July 24, 2026

Bases Loaded with Opportunity, Angus Juniors Earn Scholarships in Louisville

Over $290,000 in scholarships awarded at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show in Louisville

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July 23, 2026

Champions named at 2026 National Junior Angus Show

Over 1,000 Angus juniors and their families traveled to Louisville, Ky., to compete in the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS).

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July 21, 2026

Teeing Up a Grand Slam: Angus Foundation Golf Tournament Drives Support in Louisville

The 25th annual Angus Foundation Golf Tournament, held in Louisville, Kentucky, raised more than $47,000 for education, youth and research.

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July 17, 2026

Voting is underway for delegates to the 143rd Convention of Delegates

Ballots must be received by Aug. 18 to be counted.

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July 14, 2026

Champions Selected at Missouri Angus Preview Show

Angus enthusiasts exhibited 110 entries at the 2026 Missouri Angus Association Preview Show.

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July 14, 2026

Winners Chosen at Missouri Junior Angus Preview Show

Missouri junior Angus members led 114 entries at the 2026 Missouri Junior Angus Preview Show held during the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association All-Breeds Show.

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