July 29, 2014
It’s time to mark your calendars for the annual Junior Red Angus Association’s (JRA) Round-Up event on June 22-27, 2015 in Bismarck, N.D. Themed “From the Badlands to the Bison,” JRA members from across the United States and Canada will come together to build friendships, gain industry knowledge and develop leadership skills. “The JRA prioritizes educational and…
Read MoreJuly 15, 2014
Each summer, National Junior Red Angus (JRA) members from across the United States and Canada have the opportunity to build friendships, gain industry knowledge, and communication skills during the annual summer Round-Up. The 2014 event – themed “California Dreamin’” – took place June 24-28 in Sacramento, Calif. The weeklong event is not just a chance…
Read MoreJuly 11, 2014
Members of the National Junior Red Angus Association (JRA) recently elected six young men and women to represent the Red Angus breed as the National JRA Board of Directors. Elections were conducted during the JRA annual business meeting held during the 2014 Round-Up event June 28 at McPhee Red Angus in Lodi, Calif. The 2014-2015…
Read MoreJuly 1, 2014
Schuler Red Angus of Bridgeport, Neb., was named the 2014 Seedstock Producer of the Year at the 46th annual Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention held June 18-21, in Lincoln, Neb. Located in the panhandle of western Nebraska, Schuler Red Angus was founded in 1959 by Darrell and Mary Lou Schuler. In 1976,…
Read MoreJuly 1, 2014
The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) was well represented at the 46th annual Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention in Lincoln, Neb., June 18-21. At the end of the annual meeting, BIF leaders changed hands and elected the 2014-2015 Board of Directors. Craig Bieber of Leola, S.D., and Joe Mushrush of Strong…
Read MoreJune 24, 2014
The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) is pleased to welcome the addition of its new registry specialist, Lori Ireland. A recent graduate from North Central Texas College (NCTC), Ireland began her role full-time with the Association on June 1. “Lori is truly an asset to this department,” said Angelia Brooks, RAAA registry manager. “Her…
Read MoreMay 22, 2014
The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) is pleased to announce the addition of its new member services specialist, Katie Teague. A Tennessee native, Teague will play an essential role in handling the association’s membership department. Teague was raised in Shelbyville, Tenn., where she showed and judged all species of livestock. She earned her bachelor’s…
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2014
As the busy bull-buying season approaches, Red Angus stakeholders are now armed with updated selection tools to assist them in bull battery purchases to enhance their own herds’ genetics for long-term productivity and profitability. The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) recently released the 2014 Spring EPDs that evaluate traits from calving ease to performance…
Read MoreNovember 26, 2013
Skinner Ranches of Jordan Valley, Ore., won the prestigious Grid Master Award for raising and feeding Red Angus cattle that meet and exceed strict carcass quality specifications. The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) announced its 2013 Grid Master awards during the 60th National Convention in Lewiston, Mont., this fall. Skinner Ranches raised one load lot…
Read MoreNovember 26, 2013
Schuler-Olsen Ranch of Bridgeport, Neb., won the prestigious Grid Master Award for raising and feeding Red Angus cattle that meet and exceed strict carcass quality specifications. The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) announced its 2013 Grid Master awards during the 60th National Convention in Lewiston, Mont., in September. Schuler-Olsen Ranch raised and conventionally finished one…
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