August 21, 2023
by Rachael Oliver, RAAA commercial marketing specialist This year has been full of surprises so far, resembling a roller coaster ride at times with its ups and downs. The calf prices and unknowns from drought started 2023 on a low note. However, optimism began to emerge as spring started and summer brought high points…
Read MoreAugust 16, 2023
Fed cattle prices in the South traded lightly at $180, with Northern trade at $188. In the front three months, live cattle futures closed the week from $0.53 to $1.60 lower. The national average price for feeder steers was $248.52 ,which is $1.09 higher with trade mostly $3 lower to $5 higher. Feeder cattle futures…
Read MoreAugust 15, 2023
DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members along with a promotion in the value-added department. Ariana De La Garza of Greeley, Colorado, joined the DNA department as a DNA customer service specialist. Lauren Weingardt of Oxford, Iowa, is also a new value-added programs…
Read MoreAugust 10, 2023
by Amy Wampler, RAAA communications intern DENVER —The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, hosted by the Red Angus Association of America, is set for Wednesday, Sept. 13, during the National Red Angus Convention in Denver, Colorado. The event will offer beef producers of all breeds an opportunity to gain tools and knowledge to strengthen their operations. This…
Read MoreAugust 8, 2023
Fed cattle prices stayed steady last week. Nationally, the price range for 80% Choice or higher steers was $178 to $190. The five-area steer average was $186.70, which is the second highest in history. As the week ended, packers purchased 83,000 head in the negotiated fed cattle trade, which was 12,000 more than the previous…
Read MoreJuly 17, 2023
DENVER — The votes have been tallied and winners named from 500 entries in the 2023 Red Angus Association of America Photo Contest. Siera Earnest, Alva, Oklahoma, captured the grand champion title in the adult contest with her cow-calf photo. In the youth division, Kaylee Bragg, Salado, Texas, took home top honors with her cow-calf…
Read MoreJuly 12, 2023
Effective July 1, the Total Herd Reporting fee increased from the $20 fee to $27.50 annually per active cow (16 months or older). This was voted on by RAAA Board of Directors in June 2022. When was the last time the fee increased? 2010, when it was increased from $15 to $20 with a majority of…
Read MoreJuly 6, 2023
by Amy Wampler, RAAA communications intern DENVER — To help college students compete in a competitive job market, the Red Angus Association of America has established the Elevate Collegiate Leadership Conference. This educational event will be held in conjunction with the National Red Angus Convention, set for Sept. 14-15 in Denver, Colorado. This engaging professional…
Read MoreJune 27, 2023
by Amy Wampler, RAAA communications intern DENVER — Cattle producers from across the nation plan to gather at the 70th Annual National Red Angus Convention Sept. 13-15 in Denver, Colorado. The three-day event will consist of keynote speakers, educational workshops, the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium and plenty of fellowship. Keynote speakers featured during the convention will…
Read MoreJune 23, 2023
by Katie Martin, RAAA assistant director of communications Through the support of the Red Angus Foundation Inc., the Red Angus Association of America is pleased to award college scholarships to JRA members who are active in the association, their communities and the beef industry. Recipients completed an extensive application and interview process, and have proven their…
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