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Multiple Payment Options Available

October 8, 2024

RAAA has multiple payment options to keep your account current: E-check (bank account and routing number) Credit/debit cards, includes a processing fee of 3% Mailing a check The easiest way to make a payment is by logging into REDSPro> My Account > Billing/Payment > Pay Account Balance. Both E-check and credit/debit cards can be used…

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Beef Brief-Oct. 2, 2024

October 1, 2024

Week ending Sept. 27, 2024 Fed cattle trade in the Southern and Northern Plains were higher compared to last week. Feeder cattle and stocker cattle also rose. Both live cattle and feeder cattle future were higher with dressed cutouts being lower. Corn was higher as well. Fed cattle trade in the south was $2 higher…

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1B Rule Update

October 1, 2024

The RAAA Board has reversed the previous rule that would have required 1B females to compete in percentage classes. The decision was made because the RAAA Bylaws were not clear enough to support this rule change. To address this, the board will review and clarify the Bylaws over the next year. As a result, 1A and 1B females…

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Beef Brief-Sept. 25, 2024

September 24, 2024

Week ending Sept. 20, 2024 Fed cattle saw increases in value during last week's trade. Northern and Southern trade both closed the week $2 higher at $183 and $184 respectively. Across the front three months of trade, live cattle futures rose $4.17 to $4.82 higher. Trade values for stocker and feeder steers were uneven, but relatively steady…

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Beef Brief-Sept. 18, 2024

September 17, 2024

Week ending Sept. 13, 2024 Trade in the South remained steady, while Northern trade increased compared to the previous week. Feeder calves and stockers trended lower but live cattle and futures moved upward. Dressed beef prices declined, while corn prices increased. Fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains held steady at $181, while Northern Plains…

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THR message to membership

September 3, 2024

On Aug. 15, the second and third installments of THR were billed to their respective accounts. Typically, the second installment is billed in August and the third in September. In this case, the third installment was billed in error. However, to prevent any potential database issues or disruptions along with incorrect balances, both installments will…

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Beef Brief-Sept. 4, 2024

September 3, 2024

Week ending Aug. 30, 2024 Fed cattle trade declined in both the Northern and Southern Plains, along with feeder cattle and stocker calves. However, live cattle and feeder cattle futures mostly increased. Dressed beef prices dropped, while corn prices rose. Fed cattle trade in the south was $183 with northern trade at $184. Live cattle…

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Beef Brief-Aug. 28, 2024

August 27, 2024

Week ending Aug. 23, 2024 Markets declined across all sectors in last week's trade, with the steepest drops observed in stocker and feeder cattle. In the fed cattle market, northern trade ended the week down $5 at $185, while southern trade closed the week at $2 lower at $183. Live cattle futures for the front three…

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DNA collection and submission reminders

August 27, 2024

When collecting and sending in your DNA samples, please remember the following. Please send samples early. Since rush service is not offered for processing samples, they must be submitted early to ensure timely results. Processing times are expected to increase to five to seven weeks in the coming months. A high-quality sample is the most…

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New leadership conference for JRA

August 27, 2024

JRA has introduced a new leadership conference for the spring of 2025! SPARK is a dynamic and transformative leadership development program designed to cultivate the next generation of Red Angus leaders and breeders. Geared toward junior members aged 16 to 21, this program offers a unique blend of experiential learning, mentorship, and skill-building activities aimed…

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