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The 2025 Raising the Bar conference attendees gather at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln as a part of the three-day conference that exposes juniors to college opportunities. This year, the Fund the Future campaign raised dollars to support programs like Raising the Bar, helping fulfill the Foundation’s mission.

Fund the Future Campaign Fuels Angus Foundation’s Mission

With breeder support and a generous matching gift, the Angus Foundation’s Fund the Future campaign raised over $80,000 in the fiscal year of 2025 to empower education, youth and research.

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William H. “Bill” Rishel of North Platte, Nebraska, is honored as the 380th inductee into the historic Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery during the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky.  Photo Credit: Megan Hunt Photography

Bill Rishel inducted into Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery

Industry icon honored during NAILE banquet, his legacy to continue through research fund

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Save the Date - Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, 2025.

Angus Foundation Invites Angus Family to Give Back this Giving Tuesday

Legacy Sustaining Campaign offers Angus supporters an affordable way to invest in education, youth and research this Giving Tuesday.

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Claire Murnin, the 2026 Miss American Angus, stands smiling in her iconic red blazer.

Dreams Come True: Claire Murnin Named Miss American Angus

For the first time, a Montana junior wears the red coat and crown

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American Angus Association ® awards Don Denny, Slate Group owner, at Angus Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

Don Denny recognized as Angus Ambassador of the Year

American Angus Association® awards Don Denny, Slate Group owner, at Angus Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

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 Josh Worthington accepts his award on November 1 for 2025 Young Breeder of the Year on stage in Kansas City, Missouri during Angus Convention. Pictured from Left: Rosalind Kidwell, 2025 Miss American Angus; Corry Worthington, wife; sons Corbin, Grayson and Wriston Worthington; Josh Worthington; and Mark McCully, American Angus Association® CEO.

Worthington honored as 2025 Angus Young Breeder of the Year

Missouri breeder recognized at the 2025 Angus Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

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December 04, 2025

Fund the Future Campaign Fuels Angus Foundation’s Mission

With breeder support and a generous matching gift, the Angus Foundation’s Fund the Future campaign raised over $80,000 in the fiscal year of 2025 to empower education, youth and research.

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December 03, 2025

Bill Rishel inducted into Saddle and Sirloin Portrait Gallery

Industry icon honored during NAILE banquet, his legacy to continue through research fund

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November 21, 2025

Angus Foundation Invites Angus Family to Give Back this Giving Tuesday

Legacy Sustaining Campaign offers Angus supporters an affordable way to invest in education, youth and research this Giving Tuesday.

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November 20, 2025

Dreams Come True: Claire Murnin Named Miss American Angus

For the first time, a Montana junior wears the red coat and crown

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November 18, 2025

Don Denny recognized as Angus Ambassador of the Year

American Angus Association® awards Don Denny, Slate Group owner, at Angus Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

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November 14, 2025

Worthington honored as 2025 Angus Young Breeder of the Year

Missouri breeder recognized at the 2025 Angus Convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

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November 13, 2025

Jenkins, Velisek and Forker win big at Angus Convention

Angus Convention attendees take home exciting grand-prize giveaways.

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November 12, 2025

Industry leaders recognized as 2025 Angus Heritage Foundation Inductees

The 2025 Angus Heritage Foundation inductees were honored by the American Angus Association® during Angus Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, on Nov. 1. 

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November 10, 2025

Top Sire honored at 2025 Angus Convention

Connealy Craftsman named top sire for a second consecutive year, recording over 6,000 progeny.

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November 07, 2025

Angus Foundation Raises Over $37,000 at 2025 Angus Convention

Funds from the Awards Dinner Auction and Foundation Raffle will support education, youth and research initiatives.

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