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Wilks Rita 4728 to sell as the 2026 Angus Foundation Heifer Package, donated by Wilks Ranch of Eastland, Texas. The sale of the Angus Foundation Heifer Package will take place Friday, January 9, 2026, at the 87th National Angus Bull Sale during Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. 

 Join Us in January: A Month of Giving and Celebration for the Angus Foundation

Heifer package, donation lots and social events fuel support for Angus education, youth and research.

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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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December 05, 2025

Rylee Erdmann Earns Junior Silver Award

Rylee Erdmann, Lisbon, N.D., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Silver award.

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December 05, 2025

Bayler Hurlbut earns Junior Silver Award

Bayler Hurlbut, Raymond, S.D., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Silver award.

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December 05, 2025

Rylee Symons earns Junior Bronze Award

Rylee Symons, Pearl River, La., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze award.

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December 05, 2025

Champions Named at 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition

Angus enthusiasts led 179 entries while competing for top honors at the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show and National Angus Show.

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December 05, 2025

Layla Miller earns Junior Bronze Award

Layla Miller, Waterford, Wis., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze award.

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December 05, 2025

 Join Us in January: A Month of Giving and Celebration for the Angus Foundation

Heifer package, donation lots and social events fuel support for Angus education, youth and research.

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December 05, 2025

Junior Angus Winners Named at 2025 North American

Junior Angus exhibitors led 225 entries at the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Junior Angus Heifer Show.

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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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