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RED ANGUS MEMBERS ELECT 2023-2024 LEADERS

September 27, 2023

DENVER — Red Angus breeders gathered at the National Red Angus Convention in Denver Sept. 13-15 to elect the 2023-2024 president and four directors. Kyley DeVoe, Justin, Texas, was selected to lead the Red Angus Association of America as president. Elected to their first term on the board of directors were Keith Hickle, Auburn, Washington,…

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GLACIER RED ANGUS NAMED 2023 PIONEER BREEDER OF THE YEAR

September 27, 2023

DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America presented the 2023 Pioneer Breeder of the Year award to Glacier Red Angus at the 70th National Red Angus Convention Awards Banquet on Friday, Sept. 15. Glacier Red Angus is operated by Harold and Pat Hughes, of Polson, Montana. The RAAA Pioneer Breeder of the Year Award…

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Twedt Red Angus Named 2023 Breeder of the Year

September 26, 2023

DENVER — As a fourth-generation rancher, Sam Twedt has cattle bred into him. It’s apparent in the quality of cattle at Twedt Red Angus, owned and operated by Sam and his wife, Emily, and their four children, and makes them the natural choice as this year’s Red Angus Breeder of the Year. The ranch, located…

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RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA BRINGS IN TWO NEW MARKETING SPECIALISTS

September 25, 2023

DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to announce two new additions as commercial marketing specialists — Cory Peters and Taylor Ohlde. These individuals will be traveling extensively to ranches and sales to promote RAAA marketing programs, conducting audits for the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program and working closely with commercial…

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Beef Brief

September 19, 2023

*For the week of Sept. 15, 2023* The national average for feeder steers ended the week at $254.41 — $3.51 higher. Compared to last year, feeder steers were averaging $180.71, so it's good to see prices stay up. Fed cattle trade in the South was $3 higher at $183, with northern trade $3 lower at…

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Red Angus Stakeholder’s Foundation Successfully Launched at Convention

September 19, 2023

The new Red Angus Stakeholder’s Foundation is up and running! More than $25,000 was raised to support RASF at the 70th Annual National Red Angus Convention last week in Denver. Kyley DeVoe, RAAA president from Justin, Texas, said, “It was a great time raising funds for the RASF! Thank you to all who donated sale items…

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Reflections on Spring Sale Data

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…

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Beef Brief - Week of Aug. 11

August 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…

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Red Angus Welcomes New Staff, Announces Promotion

August 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…

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Commercial Cattlemen's Symposium Open to Cattle Producers

August 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…

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