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Tag Program Breaks Sales Records; Red Angus Marketing Program Momentum Continues in 2016

The oldest USDA Process Verified Program in existence, the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program, which cattlemen have come to recognize quickly with the distinctive yellow tag that denotes Red Angus-genetic feeder calves, is setting new sales records.

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Trend Reveals 14% Increase in Global Feed Tonnage over Last Five Years

The analysis of five-year trends showed growth predominantly from the pig, poultry and aqua feed sectors and intensification of production in the African, Middle Eastern, Latin American and European regions.

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Still Time to Register for Free BQA Certification

You and those who work in your cattle business can sign up for free online Beef Quality Assurance certification until April 15. 

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Frazier Named to Lead NCBA

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named Kendal Frazier its new chief executive officer. NCBA president Tracy Brunner made the announcement, saying he is confident that the nation’s oldest and largest cattle industry association is in good hands.

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FDA Announces Final Rule on Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a rule finalizing three previously-issued interim final rules designed to further reduce the potential risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), sometimes referred to as “mad cow disease,” in human food.

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Checkoff Partners to Launch New Beef Items

Krystal, one of the country’s first hamburger chains established in the South, is re-inventing tradition with a brand new menu of Country-Fried items, available for a limited time.

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TSCRA Special Rangers Catch Man in the Act of Stealing Cattle

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Rangers Harold Dempsey and Dean Bohannon arrested a Guymon, Okla. man on Friday after catching the suspect in the act of stealing cattle from a Dalhart, Texas livestock auction. 

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Herd Health: Preventing Grass Tetany

Greener grasses are on the horizon as winter nears its end and makes way for warmer spring weather. But before you let your cattle mosey about on your freshly-grown pastures, understand the hidden danger of grass tetany that lies in newly-grown grasses, and take precautions to ensure you’re protecting your herd’s health.

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Iowa Cattle Producers Supportive of Proposed State Checkoff

Survey shows 80% of Iowa producers support 50 cent state beef checkoff.

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Oregon Cattlemen's: A Much Needed Conversation

After months of stress, confusion and heartache, the refuge takeover appears to have ended.

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Decade of Red Angus Breed Improvement Pays Dividends

In a time when commercial cattlemen are demanding profit-maximizing genetics, Red Angus breeders are stepping up to offer genetically superior bulls representing a decade of unrivaled breed improvement. 

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2016 Cattle Industry Convention Draws Strong Crowd to San Diego

More than 6,700 attended this year’s convention to engage in grassroots policy process, hear from industry experts, and attend the expansive tradeshow. 

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Convicted Cattle Thief Sentenced to 30 years in Prison

Clinton Easter, 47, of Eastland County, was convicted on Thurs. Jan. 28 of two first degree felony cattle theft charges in Coleman County, Texas and sentenced to 30 years in prison. 

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U.S. Beef Consumer: Getting to Know This Complex Individual State by State

Identifying who the beef consumer is and what they want is where it all starts. 

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NCBA's Cattlemen to Cattlemen Debuts Tenth Television Season from San Diego

The spring 2016 season of NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen will kick off from San Diego, Calif. on Tuesday, January 26 at 8:30 p.m. EST on RFD-TV. 

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U.S. Beef Exports Rebound in November (VIDEO)

Beef exports gain momentum in most Asian markets, but decline continues in Japan.

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Cargill Celebrates New Boxed Beef Distribution Center at Kansas Facility

Kansas Gov. Brownback performs ceremonial ribbon cutting for the nearly $50 million investment.

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Safeguarding the Beef Industry, Quashing Myths

As cattle producers, you know it’s frustrating, at best, to read or hear headlines and stories about the cattle industry in mainstream media that you know are not accurate.

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Alltech Launches EPNIX Feedlot Program at NCBA

Global animal health leader Alltech is launching a new feeding program that aims to give their cattle customers a competitive advantage in the feedyard.

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Red Angus Association of America Acquires Interest In Top Dollar Angus

The Red Angus Association of America recently acquired a major share in Top Dollar Angus, Inc. RAAA President Kim Ford made the announcement at BrainTrust during the Red Angus activities held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show.

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TSCRA Statement on Final 2015 Dietary Guidelines Report

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today released their final 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA, reaffirm the role of lean beef in a healthy diet.

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American Gelbvieh Association Elects Board of Directors

The American Gelbvieh Association elected directors and officers for 2016 during its national convention in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Will Grassland Soil Weather a Change?

Grassland soil microbe communities show seasonal responses, deserve more research.

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Red Angus Breeders to Gather in Denver for BrainTrust January 9

Red Angus breeders around the country will come together in Denver to kick off the New Year with the annual BrainTrust conference scheduled Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Denver, Colorado. 

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October Beef Exports Show Improvement, but Still Down Year-over-Year

U.S. beef exports in October edged higher than they were in September, but were still down from a year ago.

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Brahman Breeders Gather for Annual Membership Convention

Education, fun and fellowship were on the agenda at the American Brahman Breeders Association (ABBA) fifth annual convention November 20-21 in Ft. Worth, Texas.

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First U.S. Cattle to Vietnam Since 2001

Ten registered American Red Brahman bulls found their new home at the Vietnamese National Breeding Center near Hanoi on Saturday, November 28. 

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Seedstock Producer of the Year Recognized at Iowa Cattle Industry Convention

The Iowa Beef Breeds Council named Douglas and Glenda Schroeder of Clarence the 2016 Iowa Outstanding Seedstock Producer of the Year at the Iowa Cattle Industry Convention in December.

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Merck Animal Health CreatingConnections Module Focuses on Feedlot Stockmanship

Merck Animal Health is committed to supporting cattlemen in their efforts to make continuous improvements through its CreatingConnections Educational Series. 

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5 Tips for Winter Supplementation of Beef Cow Herd

Now that the first blast of winter weather is quickly approaching, have you thought about what that means to your cows?

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Chairman Roberts: COOL Retaliation is Becoming a Realization

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today highlighted a World Trade Organization (WTO) decision authorizing Canada and Mexico to place tariffs on over $1 billion of American-made goods.   

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WTO Arbitration Panel Rules U.S. COOL Requirements Cost Canada and Mexico over $1 Billion Each Year

Today, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) arbitration panel announced its final ruling that the United States’ Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements for livestock and meat imports have cost our trading partners over $1 billion dollars.

KLA Members Elect Perrier, Clawson to Officer Positions

A Greenwood County seedstock cattle producer and a Clark County rancher and farmer have been elected to serve as officers for the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA). 

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Preparing Cattle Facilities for Winter and Beyond

Durable hay conserver feeder and custom cattle working equipment dramatically cut hay cost and ease the safe, efficient handling of cattle.

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Purina Animal Nutrition Introduces the Purina Dairy-Beef Feeding Program

New program provides nutrition recommendations for feeding dairy steers from start to finish.

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Saddle and Sirloin Club Welcomes Dave Nichols

A portrait of the Iowa Angus breeder now hangs in the gallery in Louisville, Ky.

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What a State Wolf Delisting Actually Means for Oregon Ranchers

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission, in a 4-2 vote, earlier this month decided to remove wolves from the state endangered species list. The question many are now posing is as follows: What in the world does a delisting mean?

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Tom Brink Named CEO of Red Angus Association of America

Tom Brink, Brighton, Colorado, has been named CEO of the Red Angus Association of America. 

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NCBA and PLC Keep the Pressure on WOTUS

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council along with 34 state affiliates and stakeholders sent a letter to 11 democrat members of the Senate encouraging Congress to act in a bi-partisan manner to withdraw the EPA and Army Corps’ of Engineers’ “waters of the United States” rule. 

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Two East Texas Men Arrested for Theft of Livestock

Two East Texas men were arrested on Nov. 4 and Nov. 13 and charged with felony theft of livestock after stealing three cows from a Carthage, Texas rancher.

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Cargill Surpasses 10 Million Hours Without a Lost Time Accident at Friona, Texas Beef Plant

More than 2,000 team members credited for successful safety practices.

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U.S. Beef Exports Struggle in September

U.S. beef exports endured the most difficult month in some time in September, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), contractor to the beef checkoff.

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3, 2, 1...Let the Countdown to Calving Season Begin

Prepare your herd to thrive this winter, so there are no surprises during spring calving. 

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Team Beef at the 40th Marine Corps Marathon

Fifty-five runners, sponsored by the beef checkoff’s Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative, took to the streets of Washington, DC, on Oct. 25. 

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"Meat Your Beef" with New England Retailers

The beef checkoff’s Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative hosted a “Meat Your Beef” channel influencer immersion event in Massachusetts on Oct. 27 for the corporate staff at C & S Wholesale Grocers, as well as meat department staff from a variety of independently owned and operated retail markets located in New England.

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Angus Elects New Board Officers, Members

The American Angus Association welcomes breed leaders to serve its 25,000 members.

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Only Two Weeks Remain for BQA Free Certification Period

With only two weeks remaining, the countdown continues for beef and dairy producers to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)-certified for free online through Nov. 20. 

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Bristow, Okla. Man Arrested and Charged with Cattle Theft

A Bristow, Okla. man was arrested Tuesday in Sand Springs, Okla. and charged by the Tulsa County Court with larceny of cattle and burglary in the second degree after stealing 12 head of cattle from two separate Tulsa County ranchers.

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Angus Names Allen Moczygemba CEO

Texas native to lead the nation’s largest beef breed organization.