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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.

Angus Stakes

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Writing a sizable check to bring home the bull(s) that will affect your income for years to come can be a little daunting. Start sooner than later to take pressure off the decision with a little homework.

Keeping Climate Solutions Voluntary with Ashley Bruner

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If you've ever found yourself saying, “Stop blaming cows,” then this episode is for you! With all the climate discussion in the news and legislation, Kasey wanted to learn more about something touted as a way for farmers and ranchers to be an active part of the solution. She sat down with Ashley Bruner of Agoro Carbon Alliance to ask some questions about the carbon market.

The Estate Planning Stuff You Need with Shannon Ferrell

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How do we go from broaching the topic of estate planning with loved ones to setting in motion an iron-clad transition when the time comes? Shannon Ferrell — professor of Agriculture Economics specializing in Agricultural Law at Oklahoma State — has more than a few ideas.

Industry Insights

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Angus Media, CattleFax collaborate to conduct two industrywide surveys to provide unbiased look at feedlot and cow-calf segments, assess sentiment toward Angus genetics.

News & Notes

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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.

Cut Through Genetic Confusion with Kelli Retallick-Riley

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Commercial cattlemen tell us they shoose Angus because of the breed’s marketability, but there’s more benefit to Angus than just premium prices. In this episode of “Angus At Work” we visit with Kelli Retallick-Riley about the value of the breed’s genetic database and the multitude of tools available to seedstock and commercial cattlemen alike.

Put Your Data to Work

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Enroll in Inventory Reporting and have the opportunity to earn the MaternalPlus distinction.

Deadline Approaching for January Inventory Reporting/MaternalPlus

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Collecting and submitting whole herd records from culling information on females to recording each calf born takes commitment — the kind of commitment that yearns to progress an operation, drive the breed forward and create the best selection tools.

Reconciling the Paradox of Positive Profit and Negative Cash Flow

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Use this example of accrual accounting to understand profit and loss.

Ag Producers Should Do Year-end Income Tax Planning

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Farmers and ranchers have until March 3, 2025, to file their 2024 income tax returns without penalty if they have not made estimates.

Data-Driven Progress and Partnerships

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Industry leaders shared data-driven strategies for capturing premiums through carcass quality, consumer alignment and producer-packer collaborations at 2025 Feeding Quality Forum.

Angus Advisor: Southern Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Precautionary Measures

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Initiating a positive veterinarian-client-patient relationship can allow producers to enhance herd health through effective, proactive vaccination and antibiotic administration.

What Did Higher-profit Cow-calf Producers Do to Be More Profitable?

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High-profit operations do these things differently from low-profit operations.

Donor Dam Requirements

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The popularity of Angus cattle and known Angus genetics has never been higher.

Phenotype-Genotype Show Grows Interest in National Junior Angus Show

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Angus junior members show in national Phenotype-Genotype Show in Grand Island, Neb.

Hot Markets, Tax Changes Call for New Planning

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With the 2025 budget reconciliation bill now law, there are a few tax changes to note in year of greater margins.

Beef Cattle Budgets

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Knowing operating costs helps with risk protection products and marketing opportunities.

Ultrasound Data

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Live animal ultrasound is a noninvasive indicator trait, allowing carcass data to be collected on groups of bulls and heifers from seedstock producers.

eID Tags: Helping Make Black Ink Blacker

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In a connected marketing system, information flow is a win-win.

Why Wasn’t the Data Included in the Genetic Evaluation?

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There are a variety of reasons that can keep data from entering the genetic evaluation. The most common reasons are below.

A New Frontier

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Members have access to a new and improved website.

Six Cattle Technology Trends That Continue to Push Boundaries

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New technology in the cattle industry offers a lot of potential, but there are drawbacks to consider, too.

Angus Advisor Midwest Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

A Business Case for Using EPDs

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Producer panel provides insight into how the industry can effectively put EPDs to use.

Mature Cow Data: Are Your Females Represented?

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The fall provides many opportunities for data collection, including recording mature weights and body condition scores.

Tagging Techniques

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Last year (2011), we posed a question to our Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA subscribers: What type of numbering system do you use to identify your calf crop?

Transferring Power

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Customer service is one of the biggest drivers to ensure the future of your Angus operation for generations to come.

Member Tips

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There has never been a point in time when the value of a registered Angus bull has been higher.

Teat Size and Udder Suspension

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Calving is the time to collect scores on dams’ udders.

Farm Financial Management: Getting Started

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Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and end-of-year balance sheets is an important start.

Are you a Data Driven Herd?

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Launched in August 2025, breeders can now earn one of three recognition levels — Gold, Silver or Bronze — for their commitment to data collection and submission through Angus Herd Improvement Records’ Data Driven Herd program.

Angus Advisor: Eastern Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Angus Advisor Western Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Most Likely Sire Feature

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With breeding and preg-check records, the most likely sire can populate in the calving book, saving you time at data entry.

New Seasons, Familiar Topics

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A time to refresh your memory.

The Gamble That Worked

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David and Carol Medeiros share the Rancho Casino story.

A Cattleman’s Balancing Act

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Cattlemen discuss selecting traits for progress in their herds.

Angus Advisor: Midwest Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Spring Calving is Coming, Keep the Right Records

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As spring calving season approaches, it’s important to have a plan set in place for quality recordkeeping.

Angus Advisor Eastern Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

To Please The Lord

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How foot scores fit an Angus operation’s goals of serving the industry.

Angus Advisor: Midwest Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

BeefTech Producer Summit Highlights Current Cattle Market

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The event featured information, insights for independent cattle producers.

Angus Advisor: Southern Great Plains

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Angus Advisor: Southern Region

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Our team of Angus advisors offer regional tips for herd management.

Adding Another Family Member to the Farm Payroll

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Before a child comes back to the operation, make sure these boxes are checked.