October 12, 2023
DENVER — With a foundation built from growing up on his family’s cow-calf, farming and feedyard operation, junior Red Angus member Mitchell VanderWal, from Howard, South Dakota, understands the advantages the breed offers to the purebred, commercial and feedlot industries. He was recently recognized as the 2023 Outstanding Junior Member for his contributions to the…
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DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America recognized George Chiga as the recipient of the Master Breeder Award. It was presented posthumously by Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences George Chiga Endowed Professor Ryan Reuter, Ph.D., and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist David Lalman, Ph.D., at the 70th National Red Angus Convention Awards…
Read MoreOctober 9, 2023
DENVER — Kim Ford of Bertrand, Nebraska, received the Melvin Leland Innovative Leadership Award from the Red Angus Association of America. She was recognized at the 70th National Red Angus Convention Awards Banquet on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. RAAA Past President Bob Morton presented the award. Leadership in the beef industry is customary for Ford.…
Read MoreOctober 6, 2023
DENVER — The best leaders are those who lead through service, and Kevin Miller could be a servant leader blueprint. The Briggsdale, Colorado, resident was recently recognized for his service to the Red Angus Association of America as the 2023 John V. Robbins Distinguished Service recipient during the 70th National Red Angus Association Convention held Sept.…
Read MoreOctober 5, 2023
DENVER — A true supporter of the Red Angus breed both on the farm and off, this year’s Red Angus Advocate of the Year is Randy Meyer of Brunswick, Missouri. As owner and operator of Meyer Family Farms, along with Steve Meyer, Randy was awarded the honor by the Red Angus Association of America during…
Read MoreOctober 3, 2023
DENVER — The Red Angus Association of America annually recognizes an individual, company, beef industry association or academic community with the Industry Service Award. Recipients have helped RAAA achieve excellence in the beef cattle industry during the past year or more. The 2023 winner, Harold Bertz, Mayview, Missouri, spent nearly a decade helping Red Angus…
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DENVER — John and Tana Kinchen of Kaycee, Wyoming, received the 2023 Commercial Producer of the Year Award from the Red Angus Association of America at the National Red Angus Convention in Denver Sept. 13-15. Bob Morton of Green Mountain Red Angus in Three Forks, Montana, presented the award. The Kinchen family has been ranching…
Read MoreSeptember 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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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…
Read MoreSeptember 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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