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Angus Journal

Behind the Brand

January 13, 2026 By John Stika

It’s a good time to be in the Angus business — in a lot of ways, never better. Demand for registered Angus genetics is soaring. Yet, it hasn’t always been like this.

A strong Angus bull stands alone in a green pasture in Kansas.

Structured Sire Evaluation Nominations Due

January 12, 2026

Bulls can be nominated for the Structured Sire Evaluation through Jan. 15th

Express Angus Ranches of Yukon, Oklahoma; Nowatzke Cattle/Maple Lane of Michigan City, Indiana and Pollard Farms of Waukomis, Oklahoma purchases WILKS Rita 4728 at the National Angus Bull Sale in Oklahoma City.

Angus Journal

2026 Angus Foundation Heifer Package Sells for $150,000

January 09, 2026 By Molly Biggs

Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla; Nowatzke Cattle/Maple Lane, Michigan City, Ind.; and Pollard Farms, Waukomis, Okla., purchase WILKS Rita 4728 at the National Angus Bull Sale in Oklahoma City. 

Angus Journal

Building the Toolbox

January 09, 2026 By Julie Mais

More data, smarter tools and a focus on real-world validation.

Angus Journal

Educational Sessions Planned for Commercial Cattlemen’s Day at National Western Stock Show

January 09, 2026 By Emily Grund

Commercial Cattlemen’s Day, hosted by ABS, will take place Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the National Western Stock Show in the Yards Sale Arena.

Angus Journal

By the Numbers

January 08, 2026 By Larissa Novo

Decoding cells’ alphabet to make genetic progress.

Angus Beef Bulletin

News & Notes

January 07, 2026 By Shauna Hermel

This edition of “News & Notes” includes Angus University’s Herdsman Bootcamp; introduction of the Rishel Research Fund; USDA’s new R&D priorities in 2026; commodity payment rates for Farmer Bridge program; and ways to participate in the Angus Foundation’s month of giving and celebration.