October 2, 2023
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…
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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,…
Read MoreSeptember 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…
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…
Read MoreSeptember 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…
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2023
DENVER — Each year, the Red Angus Association of America honors operations with top-performing cattle. The Grid Master Award is earned by those who have successfully combined high-performing Red Angus genetics, skillful feeding and precise marketing to achieve success with the slaughter of superior beef carcasses. Josh Taylor, RAAA commercial marketing specialist, announced the recipients…
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 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 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…
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