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Invest in the Future, Invest in JRA

December 3, 2024

The JRA is built on the pillars of leadership, education, and scholarships. These three pillars drive our fundraising efforts to foster and shape the growth of the next generation of Red Angus breeders and beef industry advocates. Through your support, JRA can further its mission and open doors for future generations. From funding scholarships for…

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RAAA Herdsman of the Year Award Nominations Open

December 3, 2024

The 2024 RAAA Herdsman of the Year Award will be presented at the Red Angus National Open Show. The Herdsman of the Year is awarded to the owner, owner's representative or employee who has most effectively presented themselves and their cattle in a professional manner throughout the 2024 show season. Nominate a Red Angus herdsman…

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Support the RAYE at the Stockyard City Reds Sale

December 3, 2024

Two auction lots selling at the Stockyard City Reds Sale will benefit the Red Angus Youth Expo. Slated for Jan. 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the sale will be held in conjunction with the National Red Angus Open Show at Cattlemen's Congress. TC Reds is offering a "Pick of the Cow Herd Flush". The…

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RAAA Now Offers Non-Program 840 EIDs

November 19, 2024

RAAA now offers 840 EIDs for purchase that can be used for non-value-added program cattle, suitable for use with bulls, cows and calves. Bags of 20 are available for $60 and applicators are $40. To purchase, you need a premise ID from your State Animal Health office. Find more information on obtaining a premise ID here.…

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Full Siblings Are Often Genetically Different

October 29, 2024

By Tom Brink, RAAA CEO Even if two beef animals have the same sire and dam (full siblings), their genetics can be significantly different. The DNA “shuffle of the cards” that takes place at conception can result in billions of possible genetic combinations. To seedstock cattle breeders, this means that closely related animals often end…

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Why Track Cattle?

October 23, 2024

By Rachael Oliver, RAAA Assistant Director of Commercial Marketing As the fall feeder runs pick up, I often ask producers: Where did your cattle go? Surprisingly, many don’t have an answer. Why is it important to know where cattle go? Personally, my time at Red Angus working with feedyards and producers has given me a…

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Red Angus Feeder Marketing Field Day Nov. 9

October 22, 2024

The Kentucky - Tennessee Red Angus Association is hosting a Red Angus Feeder Marketing Field Day on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the WKU L.D. Brown Expo Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Focusing on creating consistent marketing outlets for Red Angus genetics as well as promotion of the Red Angus breed, the day will feature speakers…

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Beef Brief-Oct. 9, 2024

October 8, 2024

Week ending Oct. 4, 2024 Fed cattle trade was steady to slightly higher last week. Northern trade saw values remain unchanged for the week, closing at $187. Southern trade was $1 higher, closing at $186. Across the front three months of trade, live cattle futures closed $2.40 to $3.25 higher. Stocker and feeder cattle trade…

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Sale Catalog Data Extract Reports Now Available in REDSPro

October 8, 2024

The association now offers a Sale Catalog Data Extracts (SCDE) service, generating Word documents that members can use to create their own catalogs or for cow management purposes. Thanks to recent database enhancements, this report no longer needs to be generated by the National Office and is accessible directly through your REDSPro login. You can…

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Fall Calf Data Due

October 8, 2024

In August, the Fall No Progeny was flagged for review. It's essential to report on cows included, as there is no record of their Fall 2023 calf crop. For females on the list, consider the following questions to determine the next steps: Did she have a calf? If so, report all the calf data even…

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