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Total Herd Reporting Fee Increase

July 12, 2023

Effective July 1, the Total Herd Reporting fee increased from the $20 fee to $27.50 annually per active cow (16 months or older). This was voted on by RAAA Board of Directors in June 2022. When was the last time the fee increased? 2010, when it was increased from $15 to $20 with a majority of…

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Tag Price Increases - July 1, 2023

June 21, 2023

Due to increased material costs, prices for our value-added program tags will be increasing on July 1, 2023. Please see the graphic below for the new pricing. In the above graphic, we have indicated which tags are in-house that can be shipped within 1-2 business days, and which are custom order tags and need to…

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RAAA Call for Grid Master Data

June 20, 2023

Early summer is harvest season for the majority of the nation’s fed cattle. Cattle prodcuers and feeders are now reflecting on the carcass data from this year’s crop. Producers whose cattle are enrolled in RAAA’s Feeder Calf Certification Program may submit their carcass data to be considered for the distinguished Grid Master award. The RAAA…

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Record Spring Bull Sale Sale Season

June 14, 2023

by Rachael Oliver, RAAA Commercial Marketing Specialist  This spring bull sale season for Red Angus was yet again one for the books. Across all regions, bulls with higher genetic rankings saw increased sale averages and stronger demand. Commercial cattle producers didn't shy away from spending a little more on a bull they knew would add…

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Red Angus Active Cow Inventory Increases Despite Drought

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…

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K-State to Address Ongoing Drought in Webinars

May 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…

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