MEDIA Releases

Gaines joins Red Angus Association of America

August 19, 2015

Denton, Texas – Twig Marston, CEO Red Angus Association of America, announced today that Beth Gaines has been hired to fill the role as the Communications Coordinator. “We are pleased to bring Beth onto the Red Angus team,” Marston said.  “Her extensive agricultural communications experience will be an asset to our organization.  She understands the…

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RAAA Implements Aggressive Feedlot and Carcass Data Collection Plan

July 29, 2015

While Red Angus cattle have earned a solid reputation as being the commercial producers’ breed of choice when building a profitable cowherd, the true versatility of Red Angus is shown when the steer mates excel in the feed yard and garner substantial premiums when sold on the grid. The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA)…

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Video Auction Research Quantifies Value of Red Angus Cattle

July 29, 2015

Information shared at the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) meetings held July 12-16 in Orlando, Fla., indicates that Red Angus calves are more highly valued by cattle buyers than other breed types. The abstract, entitled “Effect of breed on the sale price of beef calves sold through video auctions from 2010 through 2014” (King,…

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Junior Red Angus Association Scholarship Winners Announced

May 21, 2015

The RAAA Junior Activities Committee is pleased to name each of the following four Junior Red Angus (JRA) members as a recipient of the $1,000 college scholarship. Lanham Brown, son of Donnell and Kelli Brown, of Throckmorton, Texas, will be a freshman animal science major at Texas Tech University this fall. A JRA member for…

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RAAA Marketing Interns Announced

May 19, 2015

The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) will be welcoming two interns to the National Office this summer: Kari Ludvigson of Cushing, Iowa and Sage LeBlanc of Bozeman, Mont. The internship program is a great opportunity for college students to receive real-world experience and work ethic that will greatly benefit them in the future. The…

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Red Angus Choice+ Grid Enhanced

April 1, 2015

Cow-calf producers and feeders utilizing the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP) are continuing to find more price discovery for their cattle in today’s competitive market. The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) and Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. have released new enhancements to the Choice+ performance-based grid, designed exclusively to pay premiums for cattle…

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Heller Combines Passion for Youth and Agriculture

February 18, 2015

The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) is pleased to announce the hire of Kimberly Anderson Heller, Ph.D., of Clarion, Iowa, as the new Junior Programs Coordinator. Heller will assume the role beginning March 1, 2015. “Kim brings to the Association an immense knowledge of youth leadership development and the beef industry,” said Twig Marston,…

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Red Angus Youth Participate in 2015 Young Stockman Program

January 10, 2015

Red Angus juniors from across the country came together Jan. 8 - 9 for the 2015 Junior Red Angus Association (JRA) Young Stockman Program in Denver, Colo. The 26 participants who attended the event enjoyed the Rocky Mountain air while becoming Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified, touring local feedyards, and competing in a Beef Quiz…

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Gary Fike to Lead Red Angus Marketing Team

December 8, 2014

The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) is pleased to announce its new Director of Commercial Marketing, Gary Fike. Fike’s primary responsibilities will be to plan and direct marketing programs with a focus on increasing demand for Red Angus genetics. “Gary brings to the Association not only a vast amount of knowledge in the beef…

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Red Angus Enthusiasts Travel to Savannah, 2014 RAAA Convention

October 23, 2014

Almost 200 Red Angus enthusiasts traveled to Savannah, Ga., for the 61st annual Red Angus National Convention Sept. 10-13 at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. Attendees enjoyed touring the Savannah Harbor, conducting business during the three-day convention, learning about Georgia agriculture, and experiencing southern hospitality. “The National Convention is always an exciting event for us,” said Twig…

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