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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…
Read MoreSeptember 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…
Read MoreSeptember 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…
Read MoreSeptember 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…
Read MoreSeptember 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…
Read MoreAugust 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…
Read MoreAugust 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…
Read MoreAugust 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…
Read MoreAugust 20, 2024
Week ending Aug. 16, 2024 Fed cattle in the north and south were lower compared to last week, as were feeders and stockers. Live cattle and feeder cattle futures were down with dressed beef up. Fed cattle in the south was $1 lower at $185 while fed cattle in the north was $3 lower at…
Read MoreAugust 20, 2024
Looking for a way to support the Junior Red Angus Association? Consider donating an item to our annual silent auction at the National Red Angus Convention! Attendees at the 71st National Red Angus Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska, will be able to shop the silent auction Sept. 10-13, 2024. If you or your state affiliate are…
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