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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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Braden Forker of Nebraska won a Priefert S04 squeeze chute at the 2025 Angus Convention in Kansas City, alongside Dale Jenkins of Texas, winner of a Trans Ova service voucher, and Doug Velisek of Maryland who won a John Deere Gator™ XUV 845M crossover utility vehicle.    Pictured from left: Do

Jenkins, Velisek and Forker win big at Angus Convention

Angus Convention attendees take home exciting grand-prize giveaways.

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February 16, 2026

Navigating Industry Leaders Highlight Strategies to Maximize Value

Industry experts and producers discuss how genetics, management, and marketing drive profitability at the 2026 National Western Stock Show.

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February 12, 2026

Tucker Bayer earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards

Tucker Bayer, Ringle, Wis., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards.

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February 12, 2026

Jace Pipkin earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards

Jace Pipkin, Republic, Mo., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards.

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February 12, 2026

Junior Angus Winners Named at 2026 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show

Junior Angus exhibitors led 125 entries at the 2026 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show’s Junior Angus Heifer Show.

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February 05, 2026

2026 Angus Foundation Scholarship Applications Open February 1

Youth encouraged to apply for educational scholarships through May 1

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January 30, 2026

Applications open for 2026 Angus Women Connected

American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored event registration closes Feb. 16.

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January 29, 2026

AngusLink offers GeneMax enhancement for Genetic Merit Scorecard

AngusLink® connects Genetic Merit Scorecard® with GeneMax® Advantage™ test, offering enhanced scorecard option for commercial producers.

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January 29, 2026

Eliza Rosenhagen earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards

Eliza Rosenhagen, Cheney, Kan., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver Awards.

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January 29, 2026

Reagan Claussen earns Junior Bronze Award

Reagan Claussen, Walcott, Iowa, has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze award.

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January 29, 2026

Whitney Beuerlein earns Junior Silver Award

Whitney Beuerlein, West, Texas, has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Silver award.

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