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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.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/mg_panelists-talk-capturing-value-at-angus-convention
An Angus University session on marketing cattle brings together commercial cattlemen, seedstock producers and industry representatives.
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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/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-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/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/2025/02/mkt_b_cattlefax-outlook
CattleFax forecasts continued strong demand and high price outlook for cattle producers. Weather and other factors contribute to volatility and slow expansion.
/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.
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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/2025/02/fp_news-and-notes
News from around the country, including USDA-NASS inventory statistics, scholarship opportunities, upcoming educational meetings, approval for the Beef Cattle Research Center at K-State, new resources available to Texas ranchers and a grant available for those interested in solar grazing.
/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-extra/2025/06/mg_tools-for-better-management
New technology can help make better herd health decisions.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/01/waste-not-want-not
The most wasteful part of a commercial cow herd is an open cow, says Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee Extension beef specialist. We have tools to make sure we select the heifers that will stay productive longer.
/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-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_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/2023/03/mg_is-there-value-to-bedding
Research shows gains in performance, cattle comfort when bedding is used.
/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-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.
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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-extra/2025/09/fp_better-cattle-bring-opportunity
Feeding Quality Forum highlights beef’s competitive edge, pointing to areas for improvement.
/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/2024/10/fp_country-strong
For farmers and ranchers in the path of Hurricane Helene, getting back to normal is no small task.
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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/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/2025/05/mkt_pursuing-pounds-of-gold
It’s been 60 years since the first yield grades were assessed, and even longer since the yield grade equation was developed. Meanwhile, market animal composition, as well as cattle feeding technologies and methods, have changed. Certified Angus Beef leans in on meat science evolutions.
/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/2024/09/fp_managing-and-marketing-high-quality-cattle
The world has changed, cattle have changed, and those managing them must keep up. The 19th annual Certified Angus Beef Feeding Quality Forum in Dodge City, Kan., gave 260 attendees tools and information to do just that.
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Navigating today’s market dynamics will be theme of Aug. 20-21 Feeding Quality Forum event in Dodge City, Kan.
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Angus Foundation awards 2025 Commercial Cattlemen Scholarships to five students.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2023/q3/detect-disease-earlier
Host Shauna Hermel sat down with Jason Nickell of Merck Animal Health at the Cattle Industry Convention to talk about SenseHub, a new technology that is allowing cattlemen to detect disease much sooner. Listen in as they discuss why it's so hard to figure out how much production is lost with a sick calf, what kind of diagnostic tools are available, two main symptoms to track to identify disease sooner, performance data behind the technology and more.
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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.
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CAB honored Seldom Rest Farms with its 2023 Ambassador Award, recognizing the Foster family for sharing their story with CAB partners on a regular basis.
/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.
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On this episode of “Angus at Work,” Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel visits with Dave Weaber of Terrain about creating value for producers in the beef industry, building strong relationships with consumers, how to manage risk by building your own team of experts, what Terrain hopes to provide to animal agriculture and more!
/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.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/04/mkt_making-sense-of-supply-pricing-and-navigating-the-market
Producer profitability, strategic specification adjustments and resilient demand will help stabilize the brand’s beef supply chain through herd size and pricing shifts in 2025 and beyond.
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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.
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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.
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The June 2024 edition of “News & Notes” features policy updates, the first grid premium offered for genetic merit, USDA issues final traceability rule, Association retirements and promotions, efforts to reduce effects of H5N1, and four Historic Angus Herds recognized.
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This installment of “News & Notes” features how American beef is a perfect fit with the second MAHA report, Angus seeking interns for 2026, Angus Foundation Heifer Package sells in January, an Historic Angus Herd, the Sept. 12 Crop Production report is in, USDA to offer $1 billion in disaster relief, federal reforms to improve the nation’s wildfire response, and Colvin Scholarship Fund awardees.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/08/fp_gary-smith-receives-industry-achievement-award
Renowned meat scientist Gary Smith honored with Industry Achievement Award at Certified Angus Beef’s Feeding Quality Forum.
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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.
