Seedstock
The seedstock industry is starting to feel the pressure of low cattle markets.
Science, or rather advancements in science, allow for new or revised tools to aid in selection and management of beef cattle.
Delivering a quality beef product to the consumer requires more than just superior genetics – trustworthy handling practices are the link that assures consumer satisfaction.
Rather than keeping problem, inferior or old bulls through the winter, give some thought to marketing the culls.
It’s bull-purchasing season! Purchasing an animal, especially a bull, should be considered an investment.
With the ever-growing databases and improved techniques and computer applications to access the data, reviewing records of old bulls to access the current genetics within the herd aids in understanding the herd.
Express Ranches of Yukon, Okla., will donate the 2014 Angus Foundation Heifer, to sell January 2014 at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo.
2013 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recognizes Bradley 3 Ranch, Memphis, Texas, and Darnall Ranch, Harrisburg, Neb., as 2013 Seedstock and Commercial Producers of the Year.
Are you getting enough information from your feedyard to help improve the herd?
The quantity of beef available to consumers has declined in recent years, unfortunately that trend is going to continue.
While 26% of the beef herd resides in severe drought areas, states in good shape are trying to help those in drought areas.
Missouri will begin enforcing Trichomoniasis regulations for bulls on Spetember 1, 2011.
A Texas rancher shares his perspective on changes in the cattle information available over the decades.
Patrick Grant discusses his work as President and CEO of the National Western Stock Show and what the show means for agriculture.
In this “I Am Angus” segment, a look at the annual journey to the National Western Stock Show.
A three-year commercial heterosis project compared progeny by Hereford and Angus bulls when crossed on Angus-based cows.
Watch as the Belton family preserves a way of life as they feed their cattle with heavy horses in northwest Colorado.
In this I Am Angus segment, learn about this president’s passion for agriculture and Angus cattle.
Blanford and Joan Pierce share the story of Woodlawn Farms, America’s oldest purebred Angus herd.
In this “I Am Angus” segment, rancher Minnie Lou Bradley talks about the importance of ranching, and commitment Angus ranchers and farmers have made to producing high-quality and nutritious beef for the world.
In this “I am Angus” segment, Doug Ensign talks about the importance of ranching, and the importance ranches play in preserving and protecting historical landmarks.
Joe Leathers of the historic 6666 Ranch talks about the ranch’s contributions to environmental improvement and sustainability.
A letter to members of the American Angus Association announces the resignation of its CEO.
Performing a yearly breeding soundness exam on bulls is an insurance policy for fertility.
Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 16th Annual Fall Production sale was held Sept. 28, attracting 331 bidder and 163 buyers both online and in-person purchase a total of 667 head of Angus cattle.
The Purebred Beef Unit at Kansas State University offers undergraduate students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience that is directly applicable when they go out into the industry.
Yon Family Farms, Ridge Spring, SC, was recognized as the Beef Improvement Federation Seedstock Producer of the Year, recognizing their their dedication to improving the beef industry at the seedstock level.
Representing the United States at the 2020 World Hereford Conference in Queenstown, New Zealand, Team USA captured third place in the competition held March 7-13, 2020.
Curt Rodgers sold purebred cattle and horses in more than 41 states, every province of Canada, the Bahama Islands, and Denmark. In 1971, he created the sales management firm North American Auction Company.