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RAAA Names Larry Keenan as Interim Director of Breed Improvment

April 15, 2026

The Red Angus Association of America has named Larry Keenan as Interim Director of Breed Improvement, reinforcing its commitment to advancing genetic progress and supporting its membership. “Larry brings a unique combination of real-world experience and technical …

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Reds In Research | University Teaching Herds Need Genetics

March 24, 2026

  Red Angus producers have a unique opportunity to shape the future of the breed through donations of semen and embryos to university teaching and research herds. These herds are more than just cattle – …

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EID Tag Benefits • One Tag, Multiple Uses

March 24, 2026

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New Growth Metric Could Improve Beef-on-Dairy Genetic Evaluations

February 18, 2026

AMARILLO, Texas — Incorporating earlier-in-life growth metrics into the National Cattle Evaluation could strengthen genetic predictions for beef-on-dairy cattle, according to Ryan Boldt, Ph.D., lead geneticist for International Genetic Solutions (IGS). Boldt said that a …

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January 2026 Board Meeting Highlights

February 18, 2026

During the second week of January, the Red Angus Association of America Board of Directors met in Denver for the annual January board meeting. The meeting opened with prayer and a reading of the Association’s vision, …

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RAAA Names Luke Bolin Director of Communications

January 21, 2026

DENVER – The Red Angus Association of America has named Luke Bolin as its new director of communications, bringing extensive experience in agricultural communications, creative services and team leadership to RAAA’s staff. In this role, …

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Breeding for Better Efficiency: Genetic Research Targets Methane in Grazing Cattle

January 14, 2026

AMARILLO, Texas — Beef producers know methane isn’t just a talking point in the headlines. It’s a natural byproduct of cattle turning grass into high-quality beef. Through the process of enteric fermentation, rumen microbes break …

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Herdsman of the Year Voting Now Open

December 30, 2025

The Herdsman of the Year Award will honor individuals dedicated to the management, decision-making, and improvement of a specific operation. To be eligible to be nominated, nominees/ranch/company must have attended the National Red Angus Convention or shown in at least …

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Genetics: The Quiet Workhorse of Beef Sustainability

December 23, 2025

AMARILLO, Texas — Sustainability means stewardship of land, cattle, families and rural communities. That holistic view matters because the public debate often reduces “sustainability” to environmental metrics alone. Beef producers know better, according to Matthew …

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Murdock’s Musings – RAAA Journal

December 3, 2025

By George Murdock, RAAA Area 1 Director One of the things I’ve appreciated most about our involvement with Red Angus Cattle is the fact it is a generational thing. As usual, this year we had three …

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