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New members of the American Herford Association's Hall of Fame were announced during the organization's annual meeting and conference in Kansas City.

Perspectives from all beef sectors were discussed in a producer panel at the 2022 Angus Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Strong demand for Wagyu beef fuels sustained growth. Membership is up 24 percent the past year with Wagyu registrations up 23 percent.

Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 18th fall production sale saw 169 buyers from 26 states and Mexico acquire 1,178 head.

Understanding gene x environment interaction (G x E) is important for beef production as some animals perform better in an environment than others.

Profit is a pillar of ranch sustainability and superior genetics is the foundation.

Genetics are cumulative, with long-lasting impacts in both positive and negative ways, says Red Angus Assn. CEO Tom Brink. The stronger the cowherd, genetically speaking, the greater the payback for many years to come.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) recognized B.R. Cutrer Inc., Wharton, Texas, as the BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year Award on June 3 during the group’s annual research symposium in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Bobby Rankin, Las Cruces, New Mexico, the BIF Pioneer Award June 3 during the group’s annual research symposium in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. R.L. “Bob” Hough, Lone Tree, Colorado, the BIF Pioneer Award June 3 during the group’s annual research symposium in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Randie Culbertson explained IGS technology, challenges with the multi-breed genetic evaluation, and how the technology works for seedstock and commercial producers during the Beef Improvement Federation Symposium.

Over a long career, Bill Angell was a livestock judging team coach, field man for a breed association and livestock publication, for Superior Livestock Auction and as Yard Manager for the National Western Stock Show.

Don Schiefelbein, a central Minnesota native, seedstock breeder and cattle feeder became the new NCBA president during the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention.

Nichols Farms, Bridgewater, Iowa, sold 201 bulls during its opening day event on January, 28, 2022.

An early season barometer of rancher optimism and demand for high-quality bulls, Gardiner Angus Ranch's 5th Annual "Early Bird" bull sale was held on Monday.

“I wanted to be a part of something bigger than me. I wanted to raise what I thought were the best cattle in the cow-calf industry and that led me to the maternal qualities of the Gelbvieh breed,” says Tom Vehige.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc., announced the sale of its interests in Salacoa Valley Farms of Fairmount, Georgia, one of the nation’s largest cattle operations.

Jeff DeGraff, professor and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, delivered the keynote address at the American Angus convention, driving the message of welcoming and accepting unfamiliar concepts.

Gardiner Angus Ranch’s 17th Fall Bull Sale saw a total of 343 Angus bulls sell along with the largest offering of genomically tested, bred commercial females ever to sell at GAR.

K-State geneticist suggests modifications to breeding systems to achieve end product goals.

Use these essential tips to work with seed stock suppliers and auction markets to gain better value for production.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Gene Rouse, Huxley, Iowa, and Dr. Doyle Wilson, Boone, Iowa, the BIF Pioneer Award June 24 during the group’s annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, Davis, California, the BIF Pioneer Award on June 24 during their annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Galen Fink, Randolph, Kansas, the BIF Pioneer Award June 24 during its annual research symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Dr. Jane Parish, Verona, Mississippi, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Lee Leachman, Fort Collins, Colorado, a BIF Continuing Service Award June 23 during the group’s annual meeting and symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) presented Cow Camp Ranch of Lost Springs, Kan., the Seedstock Producer of the Year Award during the group’s annual convention in Des Moines, Iowa.

Poss Deadwood, a yearling bull bred and sold by Poss Angus Ranch, Scotia, Neb., became the second highest selling bull in at least a quarter-century during a sale on February 5, 2021.

Billed as a "one-of-a-kind" cattle show, the Aggieville Showdown will include a Grand Drive down the streets of Aggieville near the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan.

The American Gelbvieh Association named SEGA Gelbvieh as the group's 2020 Breeder of the Year. Owners Steve and Gail Fiolkoski, Pierce, Colo., specialize in Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics.

The American Gelbvieh Association named Loren Fischer, Nevada, MO, as its 2020 Commercial Producer of the Year. Loren and his wife, Marcy, along with their five children, own and operate Fischer Cattle Company.

Wehner developed the first Gelbvieh herd at Truman State University, and his own fullblood Gelbvieh herd. The AGA Hall of Fame recognizes him for lasting contributions to the growth and development of the breed.

The program is geared to commercial and seedstock producers, the AI industry and vets interested in using or improving implementation of reproductive management tools and associated genetic tools.

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.

There’s no doubt about it, the market favors weaned calves. Even more than that, it favors long-weaned calves, and offers a financial reward to producers who execute a 45 to 60 day weaning period.

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.

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.

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.

In the wake of social distancing guidelines, more than 72% of GAR cattle were sold online, as 633 bidders were registered to bid in person, on LiveAuctions.tv and Superior Livestock Auction.

Neogen Corporation announced that it and Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI) have launched updated content to Angus GSSM — the first genomic profiler designed specifically for Angus cattle.

Choosing the synchronization protocol that best fits each individual situation is challenging because so many options are currently available.

Gardiner Angus Ranch’s “Early Bird” bull sale – held at the ranch January 27, 2020 – saw 186 Angus bulls and 108 bred commercial Angus heifers sell.

Jim Thomas of O Lazy Y Ranch in Guthrie, Oklahoma, was inducted into the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Hall of Fame for 2020.

Great beef starts with seedstock focus, which is daily life for Art and Stacy Butler of Spring Cove Ranch in Idaho. For more than a century, the Butler family has raised registered Angus seedstock on the western range.

Certified Hereford Beef® honored National Beef Packing, US Foods® Dallas and Vista Markets for their dedication to the Certified Hereford Beef brand during the AHA Honorees awards ceremony.

Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., was crowned Miss American Angus on Nov. 4 during the 2019 Angus Convention hosted in Reno, Nevada.

The Red Angus Association of America and Santa Gertrudis Breeders International are collaborating to on a new program for commercial cattlemen called American Red.

The American Angus Association reports the fifth consecutive year of at least 300,000 registrations and 159,841 genomic tests submitted with the total genotyped animals in the database now 697,901.

The American Angus Association® announces Holly Martin as director of communications for the Association, Angus Media, Angus Genetics Inc. and the Angus Foundation.