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Angus Genetics Command Record Prices in Fiscal 2015

American Angus Association year-end figures show strong growth for the breed.

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Protein Makes a Comeback

Research points to increasing importance of protein among younger and older individuals .

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Science Does Not Support International Agency Opinion on Red Meat and Cancer

Evidence inadequate to reach consensus on cancer risk.

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Checkoff "Talks About Food" at Boston Globe Event

The festival was designed to encourage conversations and discussion centered on food, food production and healthy living. 

U.S. Meat Exports Disappointing in August
U.S. Meat Exports Disappointing in August

August beef exports totaled 185.5 million pounds, down 18 percent from a year ago.

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Authorities Seeking Information on McLennan County, Texas Cattle Theft

TSCRA Special Ranger Marvin Wills and local authorities are seeking information leading to the arrest or indictment of a suspect or suspects involved in the theft of 107 head of steers from a ranch near Waco, Texas.

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Top Firms Named Red Angus Grid Master Award Winners

The Grid Master award, presented by the Red Angus Association of America, recognizes excellence in commercial cattle and the cattle feeding industry.

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TPP Expected to Benefit the Iowa Beef Industry

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association supports the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. 

Texas Beef Checkoff Proves Successful in First Year

The first year of the Texas Beef Checkoff proves to be successful bringing in $7.2 million for research and promotion of beef.

New USDA Grading Module Available

To better explain the procedures and technologies involved in quality and yield grading, the beef checkoff’s research team has developed a guided simulation and learning module.

Hereford Demand Continues

Year-end data proves Herefords are meeting the needs of commercial cattlemen.

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TSCRA Survey Indicates Ranchers are Starting Herd Rebuilding

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association(TSCRA) Marketing Committee recently conducted a survey where TSCRA members provided information on cattle herd rebuilding intentions and challenges.

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Registration Open for 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show

Registration and housing for the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show has opened. 

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Beefing Up the 40th Marine Corps Marathon

For the second year in a row, the beef checkoff’s Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI) is proud to fuel runners at the 40th running of the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) in Washington, DC, on Oct. 25, 2015.

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Cargill to Invest $111 Million to Convert Nebraska Beef Plant

Conversion provides new cooked meat capabilities and relocates ground beef production to Wisconsin and Texas.

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TSCRA Holds First Annual Policy Conference in San Antonio

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) hosted their first annual Policy Conference Sept. 23-25 at The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.

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House Agriculture Committee Holds Hearing on Dietary Guidelines

With less than three months before the guidelines are expected to be finalized, the House Agriculture Committee today held a public hearing to continue their oversight of the development of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 

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Wagonhound Land and Livestock honored as 2015 Commercial RAAA Producer of the Year

Wagonhound Land and Livestock was honored as the 2015 Commercial Producer of the Year at the Red Angus Association of America National Convention.

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Certified Hereford Beef Volume Surpasses 51 Million lb.

Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC experienced a record year of growth during fiscal year 2015 with 51.2 million lb. of product sold — a 2% increase compared to the previous year’s total. 

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‘All About Beef’ App Features Two New Games

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, contractor to the beef checkoff, released a new educational app, “All About Beef”.

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Beef Checkoff Sets FY2016 Plan of Work

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will invest about $42 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications in fiscal year 2016, if this recommendation of the Beef Promotion Operating Committee is approved by USDA, following review by the full Beef Board.

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Jacobson Honored as Red Angus Advocate of the Year

Gary Jacobson, Hitterdal, Minnesota, was honored as the 2015 Red Angus Association of America Advocate of the Year. 

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Enter to Compete in National Anthem Singing Contest

The third-annual National Anthem Singing Contest, hosted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, is now open for entry.

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Hall Red Angus Ranch Honored as Pioneer Breeder of the Year

The Hall Red Angus was honored as Red Angus Pioneer Breeder of the Year during the Red Angus Association of America convention held in Grapevine, Texas Sept. 9-11, 2015.

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Optimizing Dietary Protein with Northeast Physicians

The national beef checkoff, through its Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI) and in partnership with the New York Beef Industry Council (NYBIC), explained the health benefits of lean beef in the diet to the Pri-Med East Conference attendees in Boston, Mass., Sept. 18- 21. 

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Hueftle Cattle Co. Honored as Red Angus Breeder of the Year

The Red Angus Breeder of the Year award was presented to Neil and Anita Hueftle, Cozad Nebraska.

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NCF Accepting Applications for Beef Industry Scholarship

The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for 2016-17 beef industry scholarships sponsored by the CME Group. 

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July Another Difficult Month for U.S. Meat Exports

Herd rebuilding limits exports, but will pay off in years to come.

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NALF Aligns with Tyson to Promote Natural and Conventional Feeding Programs

The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) has aligned with Tyson Fresh Meats to offer commercial cattle producers and cattle feeders the ability to market cattle through existing branded programs that Tyson is currently marketing today. 

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Indian Canyon Ranch Honored as Commercial Red Angus Producer of the Year

Indian Canyon Ranch, Lamesa, Texas was honored as the 2015 Commercial Producer of the Year during the Red Angus Association of American national convention. 

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Valuable Pocket Tool for Cattle Producers Now Available

NCBA’s 2016 Redbook Helps Ranchers Secure Efficient Recordkeeping

Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Without Critical Provision

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association appreciates the efforts of the Senate in reauthorizing Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting through 2020. 

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What's Down the Pike for Beef Demand?

What's going to happen to beef demand as the cattle industry continues to expand the breeding herd?

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Texas: Cleburne Man Arrested on Theft of Livestock Charges

A Cleburne, Texas man was arrested Monday on two separate third degree felony theft of livestock charges after trying to pay for cattle at two different livestock auctions on a closed bank account.

Last Call: Cattlemen’s Boot Camp in Oklahoma

Register by Sept. 30 to secure a place at the educational event.

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Oklahoma Man Arrested for Two Felony Embezzlement of Cattle Charges

A Stillwater, Okla. man, who owns Perkins Livestock Sales, was arrested Tuesday and charged with two felony charges of embezzlement of livestock.

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Cargill to Sell Plainview, Texas, Beef Plant Site Idled in 2013

Drought constrained cattle supply, processing overcapacity, persist.

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Hereford Annual Meeting Weekend Scheduled

Members of the American Hereford Association (AHA) will gather in Kansas City Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 for the 2015 Annual Meeting.

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Texas Family Ranch Wins $1.825 Million in Punitive Damages in Fraud

HeartBrand Beef Inc. praised Judge Gregg Costa's order confirming a jury award of $1.825 million in punitive damages against Bill Koch's Colorado-based Bear Ranch, finding it fraudulently obtained hundreds of full-blood Akaushi cattle once held by the family-owned Texas company.

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US District Court Overturns ESA Listing for Lesser Prairie Chicken

On Sept. 1, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas overturned the Administration’s listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act.

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Got Freshly Weaned Calves? Tips for Starting Them on Feed

Get weaned calves eating to address health issues and maximize performance potential.

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Speaker Sensation at the National Angus Convention

Entertaining and educational, an impressive line-up headlines Angus events Nov. 3-5 in Overland Park, Kan.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Introduces Market Ready Quality Feeder Calf Preconditioning Program

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) announces the introduction of the Market Ready Quality Feeder Calf Preconditioning Program for beef producers. 

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Eastern Oklahoma Man Pleads No Contest on Larceny of Cattle Charge

An eastern Oklahoma man pleaded no contest to the charge of felony larceny of cattle Tuesday after stealing and selling four heifers from an Adair County, Okla. rancher. 

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American Gelbvieh Association National Convention to be Held in Kansas City

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors and staff would like to announce the 45th Annual AGA National Convention and Annual Meeting will  be held in Kansas City, Missouri at the Embassy Suites Kansas City - International Airport hotel, December 10-12, 2015.

Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium Hosted at Red Angus National Convention

Top industry speakers featured at Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium at National Convention Sept. 9 in Grapevine, Texas.

Henryetta Man Arrested for Seven Counts of Cattle Theft

A Henryetta, Okla. man surrendered to authorities Wed. and was charged with seven felony counts of larceny of livestock after stealing seven calves from an Okfuskee County, Okla. rancher.

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Creekstone Farms Announces Non-GMO Project Verified Black Angus Beef

New product line meets strict standards of non-GMO verification for the conscious consumer.

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Listening to Millennial Consumers

Millennial Listening Panel helps beef checkoff define opportunities.

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Consumer Reports Study Confuses Serious Safety Issues, Potentially Misleading Consumers about Beef Safety

A Consumer Reports study released yesterday includes misleading information that could increase consumer confusion about food safety heading into the Labor Day weekend, say beef safety experts.