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October 7, 2026
This update will be accompanied by the official minutes of the Red Angus Association of America Board of Directors available in REDSPro. 2027 and 2028 Junior Round Up Locations Approved: By recommendation of the Junior Activities Committee the Board selected Louisiana for the 2027 Junior Round Up and approved California for 2028, with the Junior…
Read MoreOctober 5, 2026
RAAA is pleased to inform stakeholders that the Summer Technical Committee review of the National Cattle Evaluation (NCE) has been completed, and the resulting EPDs have been approved and released. Overall, the NCE remained very stable compared to the Spring analysis, with the only exception being the Heifer Pregnancy (HPG) EPD. Stakeholders may notice changes…
Read MoreAugust 17, 2026
As RAAA advances its approach to parentage verification, these updates are designed to provide members with more comprehensive genomic information while continuing to protect the accuracy and integrity of the Red Angus database. For DNA orders postmarked after July 1, 2026, parent verification is now conducted through the higher-density GGP test, available at a reduced…
Read MoreJuly 28, 2026
The evaluation of cattle involved in imports/exports from one association or country to another presents unique challenges that significantly increase the complexity of the genetic evaluation process. Such cattle are registered in two separate breed associations for example, the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) and the Canadian Angus Association (CAA) with both organizations independently…
Read MoreJuly 16, 2026
Throughout the past year, discussions surrounding Red Angus carcass quality and rail performance have remained at the forefront for Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) members and industry stakeholders. Across the breed, producers recognize the exceptional traits Red Angus cattle possess, positioning them for success in today's value-driven beef industry. The Red Angus GridMaster Awards…
Read MoreJuly 16, 2026
Another historic week for feeder and calf prices. The fireworks continued in the week following July 4, with most classes and weights of cattle setting new record highs. Red Angus cattle experienced strong demand during Superior's Weekend in the Rockies sale. Despite tight supplies, buyers continue to differentiate prices based on perceived quality. One of…
Read MoreJuly 8, 2026
Paperless Billing Begins with July Statements As part of an effort to improve efficiency and reduce printing and mailing costs, the Red Angus Association of America is transitioning to paperless billing. Beginning with the July monthly statement, electronic delivery will become the default method for all member statements. Members who prefer to continue receiving printed…
Read MoreJune 24, 2026
Commerce City, CO – When it comes to collecting data on the farm, cattlemen utilize all of their resources to record what they need. From a calving book that lives in a farm truck, to the many excel spreadsheets on a laptop, ranchers all have a unique way of gathering information on the farm. A…
Read MoreJune 17, 2026
The Red Angus Association of America Board of Directors met June 4–5 in Boise, Idaho, in conjunction with the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Convention to discuss strategic initiatives, breed improvement, member services, and Association operations. The formal set of board minutes to follow and viewable via REDSPro once approved by the board of directors. General…
Read MoreJune 9, 2026
By Larry Keenan, RAAA Director of Breed Improvement In the world of technology, one thing is certain: progress requires change. The evolution of parentage verification within the beef industry provides an excellent example. In the early years, RAAA relied on blood typing to verify parentage. That technology was eventually replaced by microsatellite testing, which represented…
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