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February 18, 2026
AMARILLO, Texas — Incorporating earlier-in-life growth metrics into the National Cattle Evaluation could strengthen genetic predictions for beef-on-dairy cattle, according to Ryan Boldt, Ph.D., lead geneticist for International Genetic Solutions (IGS). Boldt said that a research project he’s part of builds on earlier work that integrated beef-on-dairy records into evaluations for carcass traits. By capturing…
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2026
During the second week of January, the Red Angus Association of America Board of Directors met in Denver for the annual January board meeting. The meeting opened with prayer and a reading of the Association's vision, mission and core policies. This year’s agenda structure was intentionally structured differently than in past years. The schedule allowed time…
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2026
AMARILLO, Texas — Beef producers know methane isn’t just a talking point in the headlines. It’s a natural byproduct of cattle turning grass into high-quality beef. Through the process of enteric fermentation, rumen microbes break down forage and, in the process, produce methane. Elizabeth Dressler, Ph.D., current American Simmental Association Geneticist and former doctoral student…
Read MoreDecember 30, 2025
The Herdsman of the Year Award will honor individuals dedicated to the management, decision-making, and improvement of a specific operation. To be eligible to be nominated, nominees/ranch/company must have attended the National Red Angus Convention or shown in at least one of the following shows in 2025: Cattlemen’s Congress, National Western Stock Show, Iowa State Fair, KILE (PA), American Royal,…
Read MoreDecember 23, 2025
AMARILLO, Texas — Sustainability means stewardship of land, cattle, families and rural communities. That holistic view matters because the public debate often reduces “sustainability” to environmental metrics alone. Beef producers know better, according to Matthew Cleveland, Ph.D., senior director of Global Bovine Sustainability at ABS Global. Animal health and welfare, worker safety, food safety and…
Read MoreDecember 3, 2025
By George Murdock, RAAA Area 1 Director One of the things I’ve appreciated most about our involvement with Red Angus Cattle is the fact it is a generational thing. As usual, this year we had three generations present at the Western National Red Angus Show in Reno. It is the second largest single-breed show of Red…
Read MoreNovember 24, 2025
By A.J. Knowles, RAAA Director of Breed Improvement As part of RAAA’s ongoing commitment to objectively describe and record cattle for its members, the Board of Directors has initiated the transition of EPDs produced by Colorado State University on a quarterly basis to EPDs produced by International Genetic Solutions (IGS) produced on a weekly basis.…
Read MoreNovember 19, 2025
The Red Angus Association of America thrives because of the dedication, insight and leadership of its members. As a member-driven organization, your voice and participation are vital to shaping the future of our breed and association programs. We are always seeking interested members who would like to serve on one of our membership-driven committees. These…
Read MoreNovember 19, 2025
Nominate a Red Angus Breeder/enthusiast for the 2025 Herdsman of the Year. The Herdsman of the Year Award honors individuals dedicated to the management, decision-making and improvement of a specific operation. Eligible nominees/ranch/company must have had attended the National Red Angus Convention or shown in at least one of the following in 2025: Cattlemen’s Congress, National Western Stock Show,…
Read MoreNovember 19, 2025
Recommended Due Date: Nov. 25 Spring 2025 Heifer Exposure was requested in August. This is a reminder to turn in your Spring 2025 Heifer Exposure report once heifers are through being exposed for breeding. This deadline is recommended and penalties will not occur if missed. Heifer exposure can be submitted any time. To report data online in…
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