Angus Boot Camp in Kansas Dec. 16-17 

Source: American Angus Association

The American Angus Association, Angus Foundation and Kansas State University (K-State) are partnering to sponsor another Cattlemen’s Boot Camp ...

Moore named new American Shorthorn Executive 

During the 2008 ASA (American Shorthorn Association) Annual Banquet held in Louisville, KY, November 15, 2008 the ASA Board of Directors was proud to announce Bert L. Moore, PhD. as the new Executive Secretary/Treasurer for the association....

Instructional cattle fitting and showing DVD available 

The American Angus Association has produced a new educational DVD that outlines the basics of fitting and showing an animal. ...

What changes are you making for the next decade? 

By Kindra Gordon

“The world in which we operate is fundamentally different,” Iowa State University agricultural economist John Lawrence emphasized as he addressed producers attending the National Angus Conference and Tour held Oct. 7-9 in Oklahoma City...

Year-end report shows Hereford demand up 

Source: American Hereford Association

Hereford breeders experienced an increase in demand for Hereford genetics during the 2007-2008 American Hereford Association (AHA) fiscal year (Sept. 1 – Aug 31)...

Certified Hereford Beef launches new Nuestro Rancho brand 

Source: American Hereford Association

The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC staffs have created a new Hereford-based beef brand specifically targeting Hispanic shoppers...

Hereford names new North Central Field Rep 

The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Hereford World (HW) have announced Levi Landers, Ord , NE, has joined the Hereford team...

Angus Association requests genetic abnormality reports 

The American Angus Association has announced information about a genetic defect they are calling Curly Calf Syndrome...

Tiemann assumes Angus Regional Manager role for Iowa, Missouri 

Source: American Angus Association

Missouri native Wes Tiemann has been named regional manager in the states of Iowa and Missouri for the American Angus Association...

American Simmental Association offers internship opportunities 

The American Simmental Association (ASA) in Bozeman, Montana is offering two internships for Spring 2009...

Angus breeders to gather in Oklahoma 

The 2008 National Angus Conference & Tour (NAC&T) is Oct. 7-9 in Oklahoma City, Okla...

Gelbvieh and Angus tours planned in Nebraska 

The Gelbvieh Association In Nebraska (GAIN) will host the annual state Gelbvieh tour in south central Nebraska on Saturday, August 23, 2008...

New Directors, Officers Announced at Junior National Hereford Expo 

Justin Bacon, Prairie Grove, Ark.; Rossie Blinson, Buies Creek, N.C.; Jacob Metch, Bainbridge, N.Y; and Danielle Starr, Manawa, Wis., were elected to serve as directors of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) at the 2008 Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Kansas City...

Red Angus Association plans 2008 convention in Cheyenne 

The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) is holding its 54th National Convention September 17th n 19th, 2008 at the Little America Hotel in Cheyenne, WY...

Brangus breed launches new website 

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) has launched http://www.brangusjournal.com, the companion web site for the IBBA’s flagship publication, the Brangus Journal...

Gelbvieh Juniors Elect Directors, Leadership 

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) elected new directors during its annual meeting held during the 2008 AGJA Blue Ridge Classic in Waynesville, N.C. The annual event was held July 6-11 and co-hosted with the North Carolina Gelbvieh Association ...

Cattlemen’s Boot Camp set Aug. 22-23 at Texas A&M 

Cattle producers who want to learn more about various segments of production, marketing and carcass value will want to attend the Cattlemen’s Boot Camp, Aug. 22-23 at the Texas A&M University Beef Center, College Station, Texas...

Aiming for price premiums 

Compiled by Kindra Gordon from Certified Angus Beef sources

Of course, topping the market is top of mind with producers as the fall calf marketing run draws closer. To that end, University of Illinois animal scientist Dan Faulkner says management is the top factor in ensuring that calves will grade well at harvest – and a lot of that management starts at the ranch...

Bowman named Angus COO 

Bill Bowman has been named the American Angus Association Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately...

Groskreutz named president, CEO of Accelerated Genetics  

The Accelerated Genetics Board of Directors has announced the selection of Joel Groskreutz, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, as its new president and CEO...

Comstock named new Red Angus Executive 

Greg Comstock has been named Executive Secretary of the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA)...

AngusSource PVP Status Renewed by USDA 

AngusSource,® the American Angus Association Process Verified Program (PVP), was renewed May 1, 2008, by the USDA for one year...

Junior Angus Leadership Conference Set In Big Sky Country 

Developing personal leadership skills is one of the most valuable benefits of being a member of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA). One event that allows members to develop their leadership skills while building friendships to last a lifetime is the annual ...

Sioux Falls To Host National Junior Limousin Show, All-American Limousin Futurity 

The South Dakota and Minnesota Limousin associations will host the National Junior Limousin Show and Congress (NJLSC) at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds and the Sheraton hotel and convention center in Sioux Falls, S.D., July 12–18...

Meet a Real Cowman: Lean Tasty Gelbvieh Beef Fits the Bill for Illinois Producer  

By Lori Maude, American Gelbvieh Association

Odell Obermark will be the first to admit that his custom natural beef enterprise started without any planning. “I always fed out a freezer beef...