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Twig Marston, CEO Red Angus Association of America, announced today that Beth Gaines has been hired to fill the role as the Communications Coordinator. 

An upcoming free CattleFax webinar will address the scope of expansion and guide producers through the challenge.

No reported findings of highly pathogenic E. coli or salmonella suggests ground beef is as safe as ever.

Smuggler packaged meat as fish, nets $300 penalty.

Expansion reinforces commitment to the beef industry.

The North American Limousin Foundation published its fall international cattle evaluation (ICE) resulting in another release of EPDs for Limousin and Lim-Flex animals.

To gain insight into the U.S. beef industry and learn more about prevention of animal disease and foodborne illnesses, a team of Japanese technical journalists recently toured the U.S. beef industry.

Beef exports strong to Korea and Taiwan, but most markets lower year-over-year.

Cow/calf producers can add significant value by implementing a preconditioning program, which can pay off all the way through to the feedlot.

With the majority of consumers eating burgers at least weekly (57 percent), the popular entree remains a staple of the American diet.

As massive wildfires blaze across the West this week, the need to address the increasing wildfire threat is even more apparent.

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) is excited to announce the launch of the Smart Select Service data management system that provides genetic tools to aid commercial cattlemen in the selection process.

Effective today, the company will permanently cease beef operations at its plant in Denison, Iowa, to better align its overall production capacity with current cattle supplies.

Sharon Nehring, also known as Sharon Jacoby, 57, of Freestone County, Texas, surrendered to authorities Tuesday and was charged with felony theft of livestock.

Employing checkoff-funded market research to build demand for beef.

Meet the Oregon Rangeland Fire Protection Association.

Information shared at the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) meetings held July 12-16 in Orlando, Fla., indicates that Red Angus calves are more highly valued by cattle buyers than other breed types.

While the RAAA has always encouraged the submission of carcass data, it is now implementing a very aggressive, multi-point plan to increase the quantity and quality of feedlot performance and carcass data.

A Camden, Ark. man was sentenced to 10 years in prison today by the Panola County Court Judge after being found guilty of stealing cattle and ranching equipment across Texas and Arkansas.

As rebuilding picks up momentum, so does diversification.

On July 17 and 18, twelve members of the Montana Running Ranchers relay team took part in the Ragnar Relay Series Northwest Passage race.

Subsequent to adoption of the new 2016-2020 Beef Industry Long Range Plan during the 2015 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver, the national Beef Checkoff Program transitioned its committee structure to reflect the consumer demand drivers critical to the success of that long range plan.

National, random independent survey finds smallest opposition ever.

Fails to bring COOL law into compliance with international trade obligations.

Thirty-two dedicated Hereford breeders achieved Gold TPR (Total Performance Records) status for fall 2015, according to the American Hereford Association (AHA).

Celebrating 75 years, the Nebraska Angus Tour takes place Aug. 20-22

As a result of combined efforts on behalf of the American Brahman Breeders Association, USDA Foreign Agriculture Service, APHIS and other cooperatives a live cattle shipment from the United States to Ecuador was made on May 20, 2015.

Over 600 cattlemen and women gathered in Denver, Colo., this past week to discuss the policy priorities for the cattle industry for the upcoming year.

Revolutionary ear tags may aid producers in catching cattle diseases at their first signs.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that beginning Sept. 1, farmers and ranchers can apply for financial assistance to help conserve working grasslands, rangeland and pastureland while maintaining the areas as livestock grazing lands.

More than 600 cattle producers gathered for the Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver this past week to help set direction for industry programs.

After an encouraging performance in April, exports of U.S. beef lost momentum in May.

Selection indexes to undergo update July 10.

In today’s global marketplace, every successful cattle producer and importer knows the importance of planning when it comes to succeeding in their businesses. The same value holds true for the producers and importers who volunteer to make decisions about how to invest folks’ hard-earned dollar-per-head investments into the Beef Checkoff Program.

Certain weaning time scenarios could take advantage of increased calf feed efficiency while improving cow forage resources and body condition.

Eight essential skills managers need to successfully lead employees.

The American Royal Association announced that the fourth annual American Royal Steak Competition Winner will be announced at their 2015 TableSteaks Celebration on October 22, 2015.

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.

An international gathering of Angus breeders takes place Oct. 12-25 in Mexico.

Chef Dave Zino, Beef Ambassadors and Miss Patty Melt made appearances on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, on June 27-28.

Angus Genetics Inc. announces lower cost, low-density tests.

Ruling from USDA APHIS risks the welfare of America’s cattle herd in exchange for political legacy.

Forrest Roberts has announced his resignation as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), effective July 31.

The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) experienced an exciting week at the 47th Annual Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention in Biloxi, Miss., June 9-12

Platform helps dairy and beef producers learn about Zoetis products and applications.

A cattle rancher has been working with NRCS to make his land in Kansas more resilient while restoring habitat for lesser prairie-chicken.

A Stephenville, Texas man was arrested Tuesday and charged with misapplication of fiduciary property of over $200,000 after he stole 210 head of cattle and 30 horses from an Odessa, Texas rancher.

Award applications for the 10th annual checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Award continue to be accepted.

Next generation technology enables Angus breeders to affordably predict genetic merit

The Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015, passed with a vote of 300-131.