GridMaster CHALLENGE

Logo for the Red Angus Grid Master Challenge, featuring an outlined side view of a beef carcass and bold text in navy and red.

The GridMaster Challenge allows producers to retain ownership of their cattle through finishing and harvest.

Participants receive detailed reports on:

  • Growth and feedyard performance

  • Carcass merit and grading results

  • Health and management protocols

  • Genomic and genetic evaluations

Data collected – including carcass ultrasound, foot and leg scoring and genomic testing – contributes to the RAAA’s national genetic evaluation. The information helps participants make more informed breeding and management decisions that enhance herd performance and profitability.

The GridMaster Challenge is open to:

  • RAAA and Junior Red Angus members in good standing
  • Commercial producers enrolled in Angus Access

The program is designed to be inclusive and educational for operations of all sizes, whether producers enter one head or an entire pen.

Logo with the words "ANGUS ACCESS." The "A" is shaped like a hand with a thumbs-up, and the "U" in "ACCESS" has a keyhole in the center. The colors used are dark blue and maroon.

Logo with “ALLIED ACCESS” in bold text. “ALLIED” is navy and “ACCESS” is maroon. The “A” contains two arrows pointing right and left, one navy and one maroon.

For more information on Angus Access & Allied Access, click here.

**Purebred producers are also eligible and encourages to participate**

  • Enrollment deadline: Nov. 1

  • Delivery to feedyard: Nov. 30th - Dec. 7th 

  • Cattle requirements: Steers only, born Jan. 1–April 30, 2026, weighing 600–950 lbs. at delivery

  • Entry fee: $100 per head (includes genetic testing, carcass ultrasound and data collection)

An educational field day will be hosted for participants and Red Angus stakeholders. The event focuses on feedyard management, carcass evaluation and insights from industry professionals. Location TBD.

The GridMaster Challenge provides producers with the tools and information needed to make data-driven decisions and improve herd performance across all segments of the beef supply chain.

Download the guidelines and registration form here to join the GridMaster Challenge and email the completed registration to Cory Peters at cory@redangus.org. You may also email to Taylor Ohlde at taylor@redangus.org, or mail to the RAAA office at 2012 S. Post Rd. Midwest City, OK 73120

For Questions Connect with the Commercial Marketing Team.

Troy Marshall - Co-Director of Beef Supply & Market Development
Phone: 719-342-0001
Email: troy@redangus.org

Ashley McCoy - Co-Director of Beef Supply & Market Development
Phone: 308-655-0748
Email: ashley@redangus.org

Cory Peters - Commercial Marketing Specialist
Phone: 402-418-2351
Email: cory@redangus.org

Elizabeth Caskey - Commercial Marketing Specialist
Phone: 706-513-4951
Email: elizabeth@redangus.org

Jesse Henson - Commercial Marketing Specialist
Phone: 828-734-3451
Email: jesse@redangus.org