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Angus Beef Bulletin News topic page providing access to stories on events, industry organization updates, government programs and more.

Angus Beef Bulletin

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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.

Board Recap: Discussing the Market, Research and What's Important to Breeders

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The latest episode of The Angus Conversation offers a look at “the Angus advantage.”

Important Updates to the Breeder’s Reference Guide

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Policy changes members should know about.

Board Recap: Research, Strategic Planning and Data Recognition

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Answering questions and sharing progress.

Opening Doors Across the Pond

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Whitestone Farm hosted agricultural leaders from the U.K. on the first stop of the Embassy Farm Tour.

Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Future of Tick Control

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Research collaboration by the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the USDA creates potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.

Policy Matters: The One Big Beautiful Bill

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Here’s what it really means for your ranch.

Executive Order Advances Regenerative Agriculture

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Rollins announces USDA rule to unlock funds for American farmers using regenerative agricultural practices.

News & Notes

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News from around the country pertinent to cattlemen with Angus genetics.

Tax Season Prep and Ranch Planning

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Our host Chelsea Good sat down with Roger McEowen to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, its tax implications, a little something called hobby loss rules, planning for transition and taxes down the line, and more.

Beef Policy and the New Administration with NCBA's Ethan Lane

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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.

Tick-related Losses May Be Covered

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Theileria losses may qualify for USDA Livestock Indemnity Program.

News & Notes

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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.

Beefing Up the Cattle Industry

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Secretary Rollins announces plan to bolster American ranchers and consumers.

News & Notes

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In this edition: Association ends fiscal year strong. If you own a corporation, you need to file a BOIR before 2025. Boehringer Ingelheim expands R&D facility. NCLA sues to stop eID mandate. Russell Angus Farm named Historic Herd.

News & Notes

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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.

China Tariff Decisions and Implications for U.S. Beef

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Chinese officials announced they would impose quotas on beef imports. Out-of-quota product now faces a 55% tariff. Who stands to lose the most from this, and what does it mean for U.S. beef imports, pricing and U.S. beef exports?

News & Notes

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News from across the country pertinent to those using Angus genetics.

Policy Matters: Beefing Over Beef Prices

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A multitude of factors play into today’s beef prices.

Rollins Announces Ranchers First Initiatives to Rebuild Herd

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New actions build on USDA’s 2026 plan to fortify the American beef industry.

News & Notes

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News pertinent to farmers and ranchers using Angus genetics.

News & Notes

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Stay current with headlines from important to today’s beef producer.

How to Protect Against NWS

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New World screwworm: What to know and how to protect your herd from this deadly pest.

The Economics of Global Beef Trade

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Beef trade in countries around the world is driven by a variety of factors, including cattle inventories, beef production, population, general and product-specific beef preferences, and transportation/logistics. Oklahoma State University’s Darrell Peel discusses broad indicators of economic forces driving beef demand.

News & Notes

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Stay current with headlines important to today’s beef producer with the latest news from Angus, industry and USDA sources.

News & Notes

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News pertinent to cattlemen using Angus genetics.

Opening the Southern Gate

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USDA announces phased reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade. Industry stakeholders respond.

Angus Stakes

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As we go to press, Mexico just confirmed a case of New World screwworm in Nuevo Leon, which is less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.

Angus Stakes

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We’re always busy, but this Nov. 5 it’s imperative you make your voice heard — and that we make agriculture’s voice heard — by getting out to vote.

USDA Requires SNAP-authorized Retailers to Carry More Real Food

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Practical changes to retailer stocking standards promote more options while reducing fraud and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

News & Notes

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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.

NWS: What’s Next?

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USDA announces plans including technology investment, a domestic sterile fly plant and prevention of wildlife migration to protect the United States from New World screwworm.

Potential Effects of the Mexican Border Reopening

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OSU market analyst Derrell Peel recaps where we are with the border likely opening again to Mexican cattle and what it means to U.S. markets.

News & Notes

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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.

Packer Ownership, Taxes Focus of LMA’s D.C. Fly-in

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Livestock allies work together to further cattle industry interests.

Ag Leaders Endorse Protecting American Farmlands Act

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Kentuckians urge Congress to pass Protecting American Farmlands Act.

News & Notes

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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.

News & Notes

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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.

House Passes Farm Bill

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Industry groups react to House passage of the Farm Bill.

USDA and EXIM Announce Partnership to Put American Farmers First and Boost Exports

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FARM Initiative serves as umbrella for series of program improvements and activities.

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This edition of “News & Notes” includes coverage of registration details for the 2025 Angus Convention; public comment period on USDA reorganization; a new director of beef nutrition for Hubbard Feeds; Brian Nesvik’s confirmation as FWS director; John Deere’s launch of an enhanced digital self-repair tool; and NCBA endorsement of legislation to support livestock haulers.

Red Meat Trade in New Political Environment

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USMEF conference opens with election analysis and focus on trade relations between the United States and Mexico.

Cattle and Bison Imports From Mexico Resume

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Imports being resumed under new guidelines to protect U.S. cattle herd from New World screwworm.

USDA Promotes New, Voluntary ‘Product of USA’ Label

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New guidance supports transparency, consumer trust and American ranchers.

RFK Takes Center Stage at CattleCon

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HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. addresses cattlemen about the importance of beef in transforming the health of Americans.

EPA Removes DEF Sensor Requirements

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Removal of DEF sensor requirements to save American farmers and truckers billions.