July 9, 2021
Denver – The Red Angus Association of America welcomes Kai Miranda to its member services team as a DNA customer service specialist in the Commerce City, Colorado, office. Miranda will handle day-to-day submissions in the DNA department to catalog and analyze DNA samples on behalf of RAAA membership. “We’re excited to have Kai join our…
Read MoreJune 29, 2021
DENVER – In the name of summer fun and youth, the Red Angus Association of America is announcing a campaign to raise funds for Junior Red Angus members. Tom Brink, CEO, has pledged to attempt a bicycle ride of 60 miles on his 60th birthday as a fundraiser for the junior fund of the Red…
Read MoreJune 15, 2021
DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America welcomes Lisa Bryant to the Red Angus communications team. Bryant's primary responsibilities will include publishing the Buckle & Banner magazine, managing Association newsletters, maintaining social media accounts and enhancing the design services segment of the team. “We’re excited to have Lisa join our team at Red Angus. She…
Read MoreJune 1, 2021
DENVER – Cattle enthusiasts are in for a rousing lineup of speakers at the upcoming 68th annual National Red Angus Convention, set for Sept. 15-17 in Boise, Idaho. Featured during convention will be “Cowboy Ninja” Lance Pekus who has gained fame on America’s Ninja Warrior; farmer and motivational speaker Carey Portell; and sixth-generation rancher and health advocate Kiah…
Read MoreMay 25, 2021
DENVER - To advance its mission of equipping and preparing its young members to be leaders, innovators, stewards and advocates of the Red Angus breed and the beef business, the Red Angus Association of America Junior Activities committee annually awards scholarships to young men and women involved in agriculture. These scholarships are awarded to JRA…
Read MoreMay 17, 2021
DENVER — Dylan Laverell, Laramie, Wyoming, will be serving the Red Angus Association of America as the summer intern as part of the commercial marketing team. He will be assisting with herd visits and conducting field audits as required for the breed’s Feeder Calf Certification Program. “We are pleased to have Dylan as an intern…
Read MoreApril 23, 2021
DENVER – The Red Angus Association of America board of directors voted to hold the 2022 National Red Angus Open and Pen Shows at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. This decision comes at the recommendation of the RAAA Show & Sale Committee after soliciting significant feedback from Red Angus exhibitors and breeders. A regional…
Read MoreMarch 30, 2021
DENVER – A new arrangement between the Red Angus Association of America and IMI Global, a division of Where Food Comes From, Inc., will allow cattle producers who take advantage of Red Angus value-added programs to more easily utilize IMI Global verification services. Cattle producers who enroll in Red Angus value-added programs will now have…
Read MoreMarch 17, 2021
DENVER – The Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program, commonly known as the “yellow tag” program combines three critical components into a value-added cattle marketing program: genetics, age and source verification. To date, more than 2.8 million head of Red Angus-influenced calves have worn the yellow tag to capitalize on market premiums. Recently, updates were…
Read MoreMarch 9, 2021
Tracey Koester Becomes Publisher and Advertising Director of the Red Angus Magazine Tracey Koester recently began a new position at the Red Angus Association of America as publisher and advertising director of the Red Angus Magazine. Koester stepped into this role after the unexpected passing of former publisher and advertising director, Kevin LeMaster. Koester brings…
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