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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-angus-at-work/2025/q1/beef-policy-and-the-new-administration
With the inauguration and first few days of a new presidency fresh on our minds, this episode or ‘Angus At Work’ is devoted to all things policy. We are joined by Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association to discuss the state of affairs over the last four years in our capitol, the typical transition of power, how NCBA’s policy direction is developed, the role that we all play is directing beef policy here in the U.S., and more.
/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/2025/q2/avoiding-risks-with-relationships
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/2024/02/mk_in-the-cattle-markets
The Livestock Marketing Information Center offers an assessment of the January USDA Cattle on Feed report.
/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/2024/06/news-notes
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.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q3/reimaging-red-meat-yield
The current red meat yield equation was rolled out in 1962. Cattle have changed, but calculations to compensate producers haven’t. At Feeding Quality Forum, Dale Woerner of shared technology to calculate a more accurate assessment of red meat yield.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/our-media/industry-insights
Angus Media, CattleFax collaborate to conduct two industrywide surveys to provide unbiased look at feedlot and cow-calf segments, assess sentiment toward Angus genetics.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/01/fp_news-and-notes-for-january-2024
News from across the country, the January 2024 “News & Notes” includes updates on USDA programs, information on upcoming meetings, January interest rates for Farm Service Agency loans, and Angus Foundation news from Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/mk_in-the-cattle-markets-for-december-2023
Beef price action before Christmas.
/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-angus-at-work/2024/q1/what-does-the-future-hold-for-beef
In today’s episode of Angus At Work, host Shauna Hermel visits with Dave Weaber of Terrain Ag about the market outlook for the next three to four years, competing meats, consumer demand and more.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2025/q2/strengthening-livestock-marketing
On this episode of Angus At Work Mike VanMaanen, 2024-25 president of LMA, joins Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel to discuss the who, what, when and where of his organization and how LMA is working to create an even stronger market for cattlemen across the nation.
/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-articles/2024/06/angus-stakes
In this edition of “Angus Stakes” author Shauna Hermel discusses why it is time to get the herd rebuild started.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/08/mkt_in-the-cattle-markets
Analyzing the July 25 “Cattle” and “Cattle on Feed” reports, there is nothing to suggest major contraction and nothing to suggest expansion, says SDSU specialist.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2024/10/news-notes
This month’s news includes Certified Angus Beef award winners, access to Farm Bureau’s survey of presidential nominees’ ag priorities, Public Lands Council leadership, and industry merger and an industry lawsuit.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-angus-at-work/2024/q2/keeping-young-producers-in-the-business
In this episode of Angus At Work, host Shauna Hermel discusses with Livestock Marketing Association President Mark Barnett the Producer Profitability Initiative LMA is launching and the importance of enticing the next generation back to the farm.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/news-notes
This “News & Notes” covers action taken by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Casey Jentz is promoted to COO, mandatory labeling of beef by country of origin reintroduced, scholarship opportunities through the Angus Foundation, the top-indexing bull in the Clemson University Bull Test, a white paper released by Angus Genetics Inc. looking at the future of phenotyping and commercial data, and an invitation to participate in the 2025 ABB Readership Survey.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/10/fp_news-and-notes
The October 2023 “News & Notes” includes reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act, USDA’s testing of “raised without antibiotics” claims and previous testing of other animal-raising claims, invitations to listen to upcoming Angus podcasts and the American Angus Auxiliary’s Full Circle Online Auction, internships offered through Angus entities and a way to support the Angus Foundation without spending an extra dollar.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/02/progress-with-bchf
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association hosted AGI President Kelli Retallick-Riley to speak about research on cattle heart health at annual convention.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/08/market-advisor
Cattle industry strong in spite of lower beef cow herd numbers.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/08/holding-the-line
Industry aligns to protect cattle herd and economics with domestic sterile fly production.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/04/moovin-behind-the-lens
The NJAA/Angus Journal Photography Contest returns for the NJAS.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/09/market-advisor
Most of my previous ‘Market Advisor’ columns have highlighted the declining beef cow herd’s effect on record-high cattle prices.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/08/record-high-cattle-prices-supported-by-declining-supplies-and-good-demand
An update on the cattle market.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/10/market-advisor
The report highlights tight feeder cattle supply.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2024/10/one-cow-changed-it-all
Gilchrist Farms’ journey to winning the 2024 CAB Canadian Commitment to Excellence award.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/12/mk_ohio-auctioneer-awarded-top-honors-at-world-livestock-auctioneer-championship-qualifier
Nine others punch their ticket to the semifinals.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-articles/2025/04/getting-back-to-basics
Why transitioning to regenerative pasture management is a solid bet. Hugh Aljoe offers recommendations. Noble Research Institute and CAB launch partnership centered on land management.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/10/new-herdsman-bootcamp-is-an-opportunity-to-expand-knowledge
A new Angus University program offers members an opportunity to expand their knowledge of Association programs, services and tools.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/03/cattlefax-price-outlook
Mike Murphy, CattleFax chief operating officer, expects cyclical upswing in prices to persist as the current cycle continues to be slower to the rebuild phase. Tight supplies and record demand support prices, but he noted the key is to avoid setting prices too high when compared to more affordable proteins.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2023/11/mg_do-only-americans-own-america
National security concerns prompted the U.S. Senate to propose a bill prohibiting the purchase of land in the United States by companies or individuals from China, North Korea, Iran or Russia.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/09/mtk_in-the-cattle-markets
Charley Martinez of the University of Tennessee breaks down the Aug. 22 ‘Cattle on Feed’ report, pointing out some states with large differences year over year.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/04/living-the-dream
Pioneer breeders of performance cattle Dave and Yvonne Hinman honored as 2024 inductees into the Angus Heritage Foundation.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/mg_ag-producers-should-do-year-end-income-tax-planning
Farmers and ranchers have until March 3, 2025, to file their 2024 income tax returns without penalty if they have not made estimates.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/10/common-ground
Insights from the Angus Membership Survey.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/12/hn_mexico-notifies-united-states-of-new-world-screwworm-detection
USDA takes action to prevent spread of New World Screwworm to U.S. animals.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/03/coo-jentz
A familiar Angus fieldman will serve Angus breeders in a new role.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/06/hn_managing-hpai-risk-on-farms-and-feedlots
While not a new disease, there’s much to learn about avian influenza.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/10/a-perfect-fit
Talon Youth Education Learning Program provides opportunities for host ranches and eager students.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/03/saying-goodbye-to-the-hill
A historic Denver facility says goodbye to the cattle industry.
/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-journal/2024/11/swanson-named-angus-regional-manager-for-three-state-area
Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota cattlemen welcome a native.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2024/09/mg_gizmos-gadgets
This edition of “Gizmos & Gadgets” features a pickup truck built for ranchers, an oral drench for calf scours, a self-propelled forage harvester, a commercially available nitrogen fertilizer, and a telehandler with new safety features.
/angus-media/angus-journal/2023/04/an-angus-issue-an-industry-issue-or-no-issue-at-all
The Angus Conversation explored Bovine Congestive Heart Failure with guests Randall Spare, Darrell Stevenson, and Kelli Retallick-Riley.
/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/08/mg_hot-markets-tax-changes-call-for-new-planning
With the 2025 budget reconciliation bill now law, there are a few tax changes to note in year of greater margins.
