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Paperless Billing & Magazine Delivery Updates

July 8, 2026

Paperless Billing Begins with July Statements As part of an effort to improve efficiency and reduce printing and mailing costs, the Red Angus Association of America is transitioning to paperless billing. Beginning with the July …

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Red Angus Association of America partners with UltraInsights for Data Processing Services

June 24, 2026

Commerce City, CO – When it comes to collecting data on the farm, cattlemen utilize all of their resources to record what they need. From a calving book that lives in a farm truck, to …

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June 2026 Board Meeting Highlights

June 17, 2026

The Red Angus Association of America Board of Directors met June 4–5 in Boise, Idaho, in conjunction with the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Convention to discuss strategic initiatives, breed improvement, member services, and Association operations. …

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RAAA Takes Important Steps to Prepare for Advanced Parentage Verification Technology

June 9, 2026

By Larry Keenan, RAAA Director of Breed Improvement In the world of technology, one thing is certain: progress requires change. The evolution of parentage verification within the beef industry provides an excellent example. In the …

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The Hair Shedding EPD – Turning Data Into Dollars Webinar Recording

June 3, 2026

Access the recording of this educational webinar focused on the future of hair shedding research in Red Angus cattle and the important role producers play in advancing this initiative. During the webinar, viewers will receive …

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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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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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