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Did You Invite the MVP to Your Tailgating Party?

Northeast shoppers have a passion for tailgating, and thanks to a fall promotion, they also have a passion for beef!

U.S. Cattle Dressed Weights Reach Record Levels

The average weight of cattle slaughtered in the United States is increasing in 2014, as rising prices for cattle and beef, coupled with declining feed costs, have induced growers to feed cattle for longer periods.

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Three Big Challenges Managers Face

People management is one of the most difficult parts of the business.

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U.S. Exporters Appreciate Chinese Red Meat Trade Team Visit

Senior-level buyers from some of the top red meat importers in China and Hong Kong toured the heartland of America with USMEF last month, getting a top-to-bottom education on U.S. agriculture and the red meat industry.

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Kansans Explore Cattle Marketing Opportunities in South America

After traveling for hours by air to reach Argentina and Uruguay, a group of Kansas cattlemen found the scenery out their window to look strikingly similar to home

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IBBA Invites Everyone to 2015 Annual Meeting

International Brangus Breeders Association to host Annual Membership Meeting in Houston for 2015.

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Seminars Showcase U.S. Beef in Key Regions of Japan

Distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers recently participated in a series of seminars as part of an effort by USMEF to boost sales in the regions where these cities serve as economic hubs.

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Oklahoma Woman Sentenced with Restitution After Concealing Stolen Property

An Oklahoma woman was ordered on Nov. 10th to pay $59,000 in restitution to the Langford Hereford Ranch and sentenced in October to two years in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections after being found guilty of knowingly concealing stolen property (cattle).

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Branded U.S. Beef Programs Highlighted at Educational Seminar in Taiwan

USMEF-Taiwan recently held a U.S. branded beef seminar to further educate Taiwanese foodservice and retail operators about high-quality, branded U.S. Beef.

Solid Results for Beef Exports Through September

Beef exports surge despite lower slaughter numbers.

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American Gelbvieh Association Releases Maternal Edge Female Profile

The American Gelbvieh Association is excited to announce the release of the Maternal Edge Female Profile for producers to use on commercial females.

Merck Launches ‘Creating Connections’ to Improve Cattle Well-Being

Program helps reduce stress and improve health in herds.

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Moving Calves, Managing Stress

A better understanding of the pre- and post-transportation risk factors and in-transit factors that influence calf welfare will inform strategies for improving animal welfare outcomes.

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Leading the Business Breed

The American Angus Association elects new Board members and officers.

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Ensiled Grocery Byproduct Feed Proves Effective as Energy Supplement in Cattle

A team of researchers from the University of Georgia sought to better understand the nutritional value and cost-effectiveness of using grocery food waste recycled from large retail stores as a feed source for livestock.

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Heifer Sale to Help Bolster Beef Genetics

Kansas Department of Agriculture is proud to partner with Kansas State Research and Extension to sponsor the first Sunflower Supreme Replacement Heifer sale.

U.S. Cattle Imports on the Rise as Farmers Rebuild Inventories

U.S. cattle imports have increased from both Canada and Mexico in 2014, totaling 1.413 million head through August.

USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking input from the public to guide its development of a new industry-funded promotion, research and information order (also known as a "checkoff program") for beef and beef products.

Using Wheat as an Energy Source for Beef Cattle

Researchers in Canada conducted a metabolism trial using fistulated beef heifers to determine whether different types of wheat grain could be fed as an alternative energy source.

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An Angus Homecoming

The American Angus Association welcomes visitors Nov. 3 in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Merck Animal Health Provides Update on Zilmax Five-Step Plan, Announces Next Steps

Merck Animal Health is pleased to announce significant progress in the implementation of its Zilmax Five-Step Plan.

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Giving Back

Iowan reviews term on Angus board, culminating as Certified Angus Beef chairman.

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National Angus Convention and Trade Show: This week in KC

Join the happenings in Kansas City, Mo., and stay tuned to constant coverage from the event.

Stockers Rise Above Commodity Roots

Stocker cattle aren't just a commodity anymore.

Find, Keep the Best People

Just about every full-time cattle operation needs hired labor once in a while, but feedlots especially rely on their employees.

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Spend a Day in Kansas City

For $25, cattlemen can enjoy the Angus convention with a one-day registration.

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Red Angus Producers Achieve High-Quality Carcass

Red Angus producers from Texas to Montana reported 954 head of Red Angus cattle that reached tremendous yield and quality combinations earning them the title of Grid Master in 2014

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Producers Discuss Latest Research at Purina Animal Nutrition Cattle VIP Events

Nearly 1,000 cow-calf producers and feedlot managers gather in Gray Summit, Mo., to learn new production strategies.

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Red Angus Enthusiasts Travel to Savannah, 2014 RAAA Convention

Almost 200 Red Angus enthusiasts traveled to Savannah, Ga., for the 61st annual Red Angus National Convention Sept. 10-13.

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Certified Hereford Beef Volume Surpasses 50 million lb. Sold

Certified Hereford Beef LLC experienced a record year of growth during fiscal year 2014 with 50.2 million lb. of product sold — a 2% increase compared to the previous year’s total.

Manufacturing and Ag Leaders: Current COOL Rules Threaten Jobs and Economic Growth

Broad business coalition calls on Congress to ensure compliance on COOL.

Statement by NCBA President on WTO U.S. COOL Decision

Statement by National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Bob McCan, Victoria, Texas, cattleman regarding the public announcement by the WTO on the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling rule.

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Canada Calls on U.S. to Comply with WTO Decision and Respect Trade Obligations

Canadian government issues statement to U.S. on Country of Origin Labeling.

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State of the Angus Business

The industry’s largest beef cattle breed surpasses records and continues to lead the marketplace.

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Animal Welfare Institute Requests Revision of NCBA Standards

Organization finds US. beef cattle industry’s animal care standards inadequate.

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Five Nations Beef Alliance Meeting Concludes with Statement on TPP

The Five Nations Beef Alliance concluded a successful meeting and tour in south Texas last week, capped by the unanimous endorsement of Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Reed Canarygrass – Love it or Hate it

Michigan grazers and forage growers have mixed feelings about reed canarygrass, a forage grass species.

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Steadfast Demand, Sales Growth for Certified Angus Beef

Performance does not waiver in the face of record prices.

Forty-Five Cattlemens’ Associations Tell USDA: Don’t Hijack the Checkoff

Yesterday, 45 state cattlemens’ associations representing more than 170,000 cattle breeders, producers and feeders sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Vilsack.

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Inaugural Brangus Fall Conference Emphasizes Progress

Attracting more than 100 members, committee representatives, and the entire IJBBA Board of Directors, attendees enjoyed an informative conference.

California Firm Expands Recall of Beef Products Due To Possible Processing Flaw

Galant Food Company, a San Leandro, Calif. establishment, is recalling an additional 130 pounds of beef products because the meat filling used in the products did not meet its cooking critical limit.

Angus Announces Top 10 Kansas Registered Breeders

The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Kansas recorded a total of 4318 Angus with the American Angus Association during fiscal year 2014.

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A Different Age of Management

Employees want to know why.

Hereford Annual Meeting Weekend Planned

Members of the American Hereford Association (AHA) will gather in Kansas City Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 for the 2014 Annual Meeting.

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Oklahoma Woman Convicted for Knowingly Concealing Stolen Cattle

An Oklahoma woman was today convicted by a Bryan County jury for knowingly concealing stolen property (cattle).

Attend American Angus Auxiliary Events in Kansas City

Join the Auxiliary for their annual breakfast, meeting and the crowning of Miss American Angus.

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Half of U.S. Consumers Consider Animal Protein the Best Source of Protein

Beef and chicken top animal protein sources, reports NPD.

NCBA Kicks Off Fall Membership Drive

This week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association kicked off the 2015 Fall Membership Drive.

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Beef Checkoff Teams Up With Ibotta App

In cooperation with Ibotta, the 16th most frequently used app in the United States, the beef checkoff recently encouraged customers at two national retailers to choose beef at the meat case.

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The Latest Breakthrough in Alfalfa Technology

Forage Genetics International introduces HarvXtra™ alfalfa, the industry’s first quality-enhancing trait technology.