January 8, 2025
DENVER –– The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce the hiring of A.J. Knowles as the new Beef Geneticist, supporting the RAAA breed improvement department led by Lindsay Upperman, Ph.D. Knowles spent the past two years with the American Brahman Breeders Association, overseeing producer education, development programs and collaborations with academic institutions.…
Read MoreDecember 17, 2024
By Tom Brink, RAAA CEO Genetic progress is something most seedstock breeders strive to make with each successive generation. They want to offer more multi-trait genetic strength to benefit their customers and themselves by creating more valuable cattle. Below is an actual example of how substantial genetic progress can be made over a few generations.…
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2024
DENVER—The Red Angus Association of America honored the producers and feeders who produced the top-performing cattle of 2024 with the prestigious Grid Master Awards at the 71st Annual National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. This award is given to operations that skillfully combined quality Red Angus genetics with strategic feeding and marketing efforts to produce superior…
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2024
DENVER—John and Karen Price of Deer Trail, Colorado, were presented by the Red Angus Association of America with the 2024 Commercial Producer of the Year Award at the National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sept. 13. RAAA Board Director Craig Bieber of Bieber Red Angus in Leola, South Dakota, presented the award. This award…
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2024
DENVER—Berwald Red Angus, owned by Austin and Becky Berwald of Toronto, South Dakota, has been crowned the 2024 Breeder of the Year by the Red Angus Association of America. The award was presented by Seth Leachman at the National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sept. 12. Recipients of the prestigious Breeder of the…
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2024
DENVER--Dan Chappell was honored as the Red Angus Association of America's 2024 Advocate of the Year at the 71st Annual National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dan and his wife Erica, accepted the award on Wednesday, Sept. 11, during the awards luncheon. The Advocate of the Year award is presented to a Red Angus…
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2024
DENVER—Campbell Red Angus was recognized as the 2024 Pioneer Breeder of the Year by the Red Angus Association of America during the 71st National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Campbell Red Angus is operated by Robert and Kara Campbell along with their son Robby Campbell and his wife Sara, of McIntosh, South Dakota. The…
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2024
DENVER— Cameron Ison has been honored as the 2024 Outstanding Junior Member, recognizing his dedication to the Red Angus breed and his significant contributions to the betterment of the national Junior Red Angus Association over the past year. Ison, the son of Rob Ison and Jenny Wallin, hails from Paducah, Kentucky, and has been involved…
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2024
Denver— Adams Land & Cattle was honored as the 2024 Industry Service Award winner at the 71st Annual National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. Located in Broken Bow, Nebraska, ALC is operated by a dedicated team, including CEO Jerry Adams and his wife, Linda; Chief Engineering Officer Bill Adams and his wife, Connie; and…
Read MoreAugust 28, 2024
DENVER—Billings Livestock Commission in Billings, Montana, was recognized by the Red Angus Association of America for going above and beyond in marketing Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. The award, accepted by cattle sale manager Ty Thompson and general manager Bill Cook, was presented by RAAA assistant director of commercial marketing Rachael Oliver at the…
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