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Premium Red Baldy females top commercial market

May 14, 2024

By Taylor Ohlde, RAAA commercial marketing specialist The Show Me Reds Sale hosted by the Missouri Red Angus Association in Springfield, Missouri, had a strong lineup of commercial females. In this group, there was an especially fancy set of heifers carrying the Premium Red Baldy tag. Bred back to Red Angus bulls for September calving,…

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Calling all Red Angus cheerleaders

May 14, 2024

The Red Angus Association of America is seeking testimonials from our producers for potential use in our promotional efforts. Please fill out this two-question survey. Your answer could be used in future marketing materials.

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Fall birth and weaning due

May 14, 2024

Recommended due date: May 15 This is a reminder to turn in your Fall 2023 Birth and Weaning report once calves are weaned. This deadline is recommended and penalties will not occur if missed, however Fall 2023 calving data MUST be recorded by Oct. 18 to avoid cow inactivation. Once logged in to the REDSPro…

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Beef Brief-May 8, 2024

May 7, 2024

Week ending May 3, 2024 Live cash cattle trade saw increases in value for the week. Trade in the northern and southern plains were up $2 for the week, closing respectively at $187 and $184. Live cattle futures closed modestly lower for the week across the front three months of trade, varying from $1.90 to…

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Beef Brief-May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

Week ending April 26, 2024 Fed cattle in the Southern Plains remained steady while northern trade was $2 higher. Feeder cattle as well as stocker cattle trended upward along with live cattle and feeder futures. Fed cattle trade in the South was at $182 and northern trade at $185. Live cattle futures closed from $2.90…

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Seeking Nebraska ranches for tours

April 24, 2024

Are you in the area of Lincoln, Nebraska, and want to open your operation up for other Red Angus enthusiasts to learn from your experience? Then please sign up below to get your ranch listed for the National Red Angus Convention ranch tours! As the Red Angus National Convention takes place Sept. 11-13, RAAA is…

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Beef Brief-April 24, 2024

April 23, 2024

Week ending April 19, 2024 Fed cattle trade closed the week with values mostly steady to higher. Cash trade held mostly steady, with northern trade closing the week $1 lower at $183. Southern trade held steady at $182. Live cattle futures were up for the week, closing $2.50 to $4.80 higher across the front three…

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DNA required on Red Angus show cattle

April 23, 2024

Attention junior members and breeders: In the January RAAA board of directors meeting, the following rule was passed for all regional and national Red Angus shows, including the Red Angus Youth Expo. Complete show rules and regulations for regional and national shows can be found in the breeder’s guide. New rule: Parent verification must be completed…

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2024 JRA Round-Up in Buffalo, New York, July 15-19

April 23, 2024

Build friendships, industry knowledge, and communication skills during JRA’s summer event that combines cattle tours, educational programs and fun! Compete in a variety of contests to build your leadership and stockman skills. This is a great chance to meet breeders from throughout the country, as well as travel! View more JRA Round-Up details and register…

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DNA department update

April 23, 2024

As spring rolls around, the DNA department has some announcements to share with producers that are important to note when preparing for DNA testing. Neogen has discontinued the GGP-HD 150K test, leaving our GGP testing options to be GGP-LD or GGP-uLD. The GGP-LD Defect Bundle will also continue to be offered. Any current submissions for…

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