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/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/topics/news
Angus Beef Bulletin News topic page providing access to stories on events, industry organization updates, government programs and more.
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Welcome to the Angus Beef Bulletin, the commercial cattleman’s Angus connection. Find the information you need to make the most of your investment in Angus genetics. The Angus Beef Bulletin provides news and information on health, genetics, nutrition, marketing and management through a variety of media, including the Angus Beef Bulletin magazine, the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA electronic newsletter and the Angus At Work podcast.
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National Junior Angus Association members are our strong foundation for expansion and improvement for the Angus breed in the future. Find your voice. Find your spot in the NJAA.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/07/mkt_best-in-the-world
Jace Thompson wins World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, making he and his father, Ty, the first father-son duo to both earn the title.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/09/fp_passing-the-torch
As the country’s farming population ages, the most vital upcoming harvest for many families might not be corn, soybeans or cattle — it might be the successful transfer of the farm or ranch to the next generation.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/02/hn_setting-the-tone-at-aabp-recent-grad-conference
Veterinarian attendees were “Setting the Tone” for their veterinary businesses.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/news-notes
This edition of “News & Notes” features updates on the Dietary Guidelines, Andrew Swanson named regional manager, USDA invests in infrastructure, FWS seeks input on monarch butterfly as a threatened species, Pollard Rita 4012 headlines 2025 Angus Foundation Heifer Package, Mexico notifies United States of New World Screwworm detection, AFBF applauds pause on filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act, Angus celebrates team longevity, Sitz Angus recognized for 100-year Angus legacy, and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/09/news-notes
This month’s articles include Yon selected to attend YCC; 23 young cattlemen attend BLI; TEKO Angus Farm receives Historic Angus Herd Award; hospital signs healthier food pledge; and Angus members, staff honored at BIF Symposium.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/06/fp_feeding-quality-forum-dates-set-earlier-in-august
Register in June for half price for the premier cattle feeders’ event in Rochester, Minn., Aug. 14-15.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/02/mkt_trucking-cost-analyzed
Analyst takes deep dive into reasons for escalating costs for cattle transport.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/fp_news-and-notes
This month’s edition includes industry recognition for Angus publications and communications teams, Certified Angus Beef’s 2024 Industry Achievement Award winner, the American Angus Association’s release of research EPDs for TEAT and UDDR, upcoming industry meetings, and Angus herds earning Historic Angus Herd status.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/04/fp_news-and-notes
News from around the country pertinent to cattlemen with Angus genetics.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mkt_mcdonalds-usa-syngenta-and-lopez-foods-join-together-to-produce-more-sustainable-beef
Syngenta, McDonald’s and Lopez Foods collaborate to help reduce certain environmental effects during beef production.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/10/mkt_consumer-demand-and-the-power-of-quality
At the 2025 Feeding Quality Forum, David O’Diam of Certified Angus Beef addressed the current retail beef environment, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in today’s marketplace.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/fp_news-and-notes
AGI explores future of phenotyping; tax survey reveals urgent need; registration open for virtual Stockmanship & Stewardship; The Angus Conversation takes on foundational traits; UN rejects proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials; biogas company completes digester; and USDA invests in scholarships and climate-smart practices.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/fp_from-the-field
Regional managers Reese Tuckwiller and Radale Tiner share input on events happening in their regions, the importance of carving out time to attend and how building relationships with fellow producers can have a lasting effect on your farm or ranch.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/04/fp_sysco-highlights-the-value-of-beef-quality-assurance
Sysco’s involvement with Certified Angus Beef’s Raised with Respect™ cattle care initiative helped earn them national recognition at CattleCon 2026.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/06/mg_tools-for-better-management
New technology can help make better herd health decisions.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/05/fp_news-and-notes
Highlights in this “News & Notes” include invitations to the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska, Siouxland Feedlot Forum and Biennial Silage for Beef Conference; the Mizzou meat market gets a new name; and Texas A&M breaks ground on new meat science facility.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/01/mg_healthier-soils-and-stronger-herds
Noble Research Institute shares data-backed management practices for land stewardship at 2025 Angus Convention.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/fp_news-notes
This edition of “News & Notes” includes suspension of CTA reporting requirements for American citizens; date and location for CattleCon 2026; agreement to commercialize an HPAI vaccine for use in dairy cattle; a CSU course on helping small farms survive, thrive; and other interesting headlines pulled from the news.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/09/fp_2025-commercial-scholars-named
Angus Foundation awards 2025 Commercial Cattlemen Scholarships to five students.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/06/fp_news-and-notes
This month’s “News & Notes” includes the announcement of a new LMA president, good news for pork producers regarding Prop. 12, appreciation from industry groups over the advancement of a potential Farm Bill and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q1/the-cattle-market-landscape
While the cattle industry has weathered its fair share of market ups and downs, this current point in the cattle cycle is treating producers selling cattle pretty well. On today’s episode Editor Shauna Hermel sat down with Rabobank Senior Beef Analyst Lance Zimmerman to discuss the current market, what to expect in the near future, what expansion might look like and much more!
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2026/03/news-notes
Herdsman Bootcamp offers resources to those new to the breed, Bill Rishel inducted into Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery, Rollins announces new R&D priorities, National Angus Bull Sale signals strong bull market, Foundation Heifer Package sells for $150,000, and USDA issues Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/fp_panel-talks-capturing-added-value-in-cattle
Nevil Speer, Bruce Cobb and Leann Saunders discuss value-based marketing and changes in the beef cattle industry during Capturing Value educational session at Angus Convention.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q2/lowering-calf-and-equipment-operator-stress
This episode includes two interesting interviews from CattleCon 2025. Kaylene Ballesteros, John Deere, discusses available automation and insights, including John Deere’s Precision Essentials Kit — a bundle of core equipment scalable to different size operations. Steve Schram and Doug Shane from Solvet discuss LidoBand, a latex rubber band designed to deliver lidocaine as a local anesthetic during castration.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/producers-discuss-tools-genetic-progress
Commercial cattlemen share lessons learned from data, genetic tools at 2024 Angus Convention.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q4/targeting-disease-with-medgene-labs
When we our staff had the opportunity to interview a Kansas veterinarian at Angus Convention about a company working to provide effective vaccinations for immediate animal health concerns, we knew we had to bring you the information in this “Angus at Work” podcast.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/the-influential-10-percent
Take a listen as Paul Dykstra with Certified Angus Beef chats with Miranda Reiman about recent data revealing an opportunity to access brand premiums. Of visually eligible cattle that fell short of carcass brand specifications, 10% were within 30 degrees of the lowest marbling score eligible for the Certified Angus Beef® brand.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/12/fp_news-and-notes
In this month’s “News & Notes,” we highlight key legislative actions, USDA efforts to combat livestock threats, expanded disaster aid, and new marketing and career opportunities for cattle producers.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/11/mkt_red-meat-trade-in-new-political-environment
USMEF conference opens with election analysis and focus on trade relations between the United States and Mexico.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/03/news-notes
Stay current with headlines important to today’s beef producer with the latest news from Angus, industry and USDA sources.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/03/mkt_consumers-want-beef-but-they-are-asking-more-questions
Beef demand remains strong, but consumers expect great eating quality, convenient buying options, clear nutritional value and reassurance about animal care.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/fp_country-strong
For farmers and ranchers in the path of Hurricane Helene, getting back to normal is no small task.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/01/mkt_branding-excellence---red-raider-meats
Meat market provides training opportunity for students, including winners of the 2025 Cattlemen’s Congress Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/09/deeper-dive
Here are three "Angus at Work" episodes focused on feeder-cattle and cattle markets.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2022/q1/can-you-program-fertility
Replacement heifers are an incredibly important, yet expensive part of our operations. Wouldn't it be great if we could program fertility in our replacement heifers? Shelby Rosasco from the University of Wyoming tells us that nutritional management of weaned heifers can help program puberty attainment, fertility, and the ovarian reserve.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/03/fp_angus-talks-quality-targets---commercial-strategies-for-how-to-cash-in
AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley and Certified Angus Beef’s Paul Dykstra speak about the market signals for quality beef and how cattlemen can profit from them.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/02/mkt_cattlefax-outlook-signals-cattle-cycle-turning-as-strong-demand-meets-tight-supplies-in-2026
CattleFax Outlook Seminar speakers share insight into economic and weather outlook for the year.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/mkt_data-to-count-on
Feeders say genetic data boosts buyer confidence by removing risk.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/07/fp_news-and-notes
This July 2025 “News & Notes” includes news on AngusLink sale listings, the 2025 Beef Leaders Institute, interns joining team Angus, roadless rule rescinded, historic herd recognition, AFBF Convention and broader access to biosecurity resources.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2026/06/hn_pest-control-central
USDA opens state-of-the-art insects research laboratory to combat livestock pests.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/09/fp_news-and-notes
In this edition: Purina releases second edition of the Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report; registration is open for K-State’s Beef Stocker Field Day; USDA expands efforts to strengthen the rural food animal veterinary workforce; USDA expands forest health resilience projects; and groups are working to stifle burdensome wastewater decision.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/10/hn_back-to-basics
While reproductive technologies are a great thing, Virginia Tech reproductive specialist Vitor Mercadante says reproductive efficiency goes back to management.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/06/fp_news-and-notes
This edition of “News & Notes” includes an update on USDA efforts to fight New World screwworm; drought and wildfire relief; meeting invitations for annual forage insurance webinar, Stockman & Stewardship sessions, Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days; USDA trade delegation to Italy; and new policy committee leaders for the Public Lands Council.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/05/fp_finding-common-ground
Historic summit aims to unite industry to secure America’s agricultural future.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/08/fp_meet-the-meat-cutting-school
Meat Cutting School offers fun and impactful hands-on workshops, adding valuable skills to the labor force in Kentucky’s meat-processing industry.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/10/mkt_big-profits-in-2024-25-missouri-steer-feedout
Three participants experience $1,000-per-steer profits.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/04/mkt_packer-ownership---taxes-focus-of-lma-dc-fly-in
Livestock allies work together to further cattle industry interests.
