June 7, 2023
by Tom Brink, RAAA CEO Low precipitation levels and high feed costs have been a huge challenge for seedstock and commercial producers alike during the past few years. Herd liquidation has taken place in many parts of the country. As of Jan. 1, 2023, the total U.S. beef cow inventory declined more than 1.0 million…
Read MoreMay 16, 2023
Kansas State University beef extension specialists plan to host a series of four producer-oriented webinars in late-May and early-June to address production challenges amid ongoing drought throughout Kansas. Webinars are scheduled for Wednesdays at 11 a.m. CT on May 24, May 31, June 7 and June 14. Topics of discussion, presenters and registration links include: May…
Read MoreMay 1, 2023
DENVER — Red Angus is excited to welcome two interns to assist with summer operations, projects, sales and shows. Kenedy DeVoe, of Justin, Texas, will be serving the Red Angus Association of America as the commercial marketing team summer intern. She will be engaged in herd visits and conducting field audits as required for the…
Read MoreApril 5, 2023
The Red Angus Association of America is pleased to welcome Josh Taylor to its commercial marketing department as a marketing specialist. Taylor will play a crucial role in the Association’s strategy to bring a wide variety of marketing solutions to the industry, while simultaneously assisting commercial producers with their profitability goals. “We are thrilled to…
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2023
DENVER – Red Angus breeders and exhibitors from across the U.S. experienced one of the largest attended National Red Angus Open and Junior Shows to date in Oklahoma City at the third annual Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 2-5, 2023. “Oklahoma City provided a great backdrop for our National Red Angus Shows this year. Our entry numbers…
Read MoreDecember 14, 2022
Denver – Now in its third successful year, RAAA's Learn from the Best program is designed to leverage the experience, knowledge and insights held by successful breeders and industry specialists to equip and empower participants to advance their own Red Angus seedstock operations. The program consists of nine sessions – eight virtual and one in-person…
Read MoreNovember 8, 2022
DENVER – The Red Angus commercial marketing team strives to assist cattle producers in identifying and capitalizing on demand for Red Angus genetics through a variety of value-added marketing programs. Production and profitability goals are achieved collaboratively and RAAA works closely with progressive livestock auction markets to best represent Red Angus producers and their cattle.…
Read MoreOctober 31, 2022
Denver – The Red Angus Association of America has designated Cattlemen’s Congress as the host for the 2023 National Junior Red Angus Show. The National Junior Red Angus Show will coincide with the National Red Angus Open and Pen Shows held during the same week. In its third year, Cattlemen’s Congress has continued to break…
Read MoreOctober 19, 2022
The Red Angus Association of America welcomes Ryan Starkey to the member services department as a member services and DNA specialist. “We are excited to have Ryan join the DNA department at RAAA. As the use of DNA technology in the Red Angus breed increases, having valuable team members like Ryan helps continue improving the…
Read MoreOctober 12, 2022
DENVER – The World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, Will Epperly, will showcase his chant and call at two special Red Angus FCCP sales in the coming weeks. Epperly, who hails from Dunlap, Iowa, won the 58th annual WLAC competition in Shipshewana, Indiana, in June, and is spending the year traveling the country sharing his talents with…
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