12-6-23 AJ Daily Sale-Day Prep Starts Now: Long, Harsh Talk Marketing Strategies and To-Do Lists on The Angus Conversation  Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media CAB Insider: Market Update Adapted from an article by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef Cattle Futures Looking for Positives and Coming Up Short...For Now Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group ‘It’s Not the Cow; It’s the How’ Adapted from a release by Sarah Fuller, Texas A&M...

12-5-23 AJ Daily 2024 Angus Herdsman of the Year Candidates Announced Adapted from a release by Katelyn Engel, Angus Communications See What You Need for Recent FDA Prescription Rules Adapted from a release by Zoetis Services LLC Don’t Let Cold Weather Freeze Cattle Performance This Winter Adapted from a release by Wyatt Bechtel, Filament, for Purina Animal Nutrition Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. 

12-4-23 AJ Daily Quality Wins, Again Adapted from an article by Morgan Boecker, Certified Angus Beef NCBA Trade Show is One More Reason to Attend CattleCon24 Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Raised with Respect Adapted from a release by Certified Angus Beef  Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. 

12-1-23 AJ Daily Trend in Breakeven Prices for Cattle Finishing Adapted from an article by Michael Langemeier, Purdue University Holiday Meals From Traditional Roasts to Tasty Leftovers Adapted from a release by the California Beef Council Beltway Beef Podcast: Raising Concerns With Paraguay’s Beef Imports Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association USFRA Lifting Farmer Voices at COP28 Adapted from a release by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action Compiled...

11-30-23 AJ Daily From Thin Air  Adapted from an article by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media   Groups Urge Extension of Critical Tax Provisions Adapted from a release by Lia Biondo, Rural & Agriculture Council of America   NCBA Secures Senate Introduction of Legislation to Protect Producers From Black Vultures Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association   Feeder Cattle Price Changes Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group   Compiled by Paige...

11-29-23 AJ Daily Lauren Wolter Crowned 2023-2024 Miss American Angus Adapted from a release by Megan Silveira, Angus Journal Do Only Americans Own America? Adapted from a release by Larry Van Tassell, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Kicking Off Family Christmas With the Perfect Tree Adapted from a release by Randi Williams, Texas A&M AgriLife Communications  Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. 

11-28-23 AJ Daily McCurry Awarded Inaugural Young Breeder Award Adapted from a release by Max Stewart, Angus Communications Create Family Memories at CattleCon24 Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Helene Dillard to Retire as Dean of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Adapted from a release by Caren Weintraub, University of California, Davis Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit...

11-27-23 AJ Daily Angus Summer Opportunities Adapted from an article by Megan Silveira, associate editor, Angus Journal How Much Does a Pound of Supplement Earn? SPONSORED CONTENT A Business Case for Using EPDs Adapted from an article by Angie Denton, Kansas State University Farm Bureau Invites 4-H, FFA and Junior MANRRS to Experience ‘New Frontiers’ at Annual Convention Adapted from a release by Sydney Garrett, American Farm Bureau Federation Compiled by Heather Lassen, special...

11-22-23 AJ Daily Jumping In: Bruner, Hall join The Angus Conversation to Share Direct-to-Consumer Beef Marketing Journey and Experience With CAB’s Ranch to Table Pilot Project Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media Get Your Cattle Noticed: Angus Media’s Black Friday Sale Adapted from a release by Angus Media Certified Angus Beef: Don’t Miss the Best Sale of the Season Adapted from a release by Certified Angus Beef Help the Animal Agriculture Alliance Advance Animal...

11-21-23 AJ Daily Panelists Talk Capturing Value During Angus Convention Adapted from a release by Sarah Kocher, Angus Communications Office Closure Adapted from a release by Angus Media Cattle on Feed Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group Montana Singer to Perform National Anthem at CattleCon24 Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit...

11-20-23 American Angus Association Concludes a Strong Fiscal Year Adapted from a release by Katelyn Engel, Angus Communications Investigating the Cause of Cattle Abortions: When to Involve Your Veterinarian and What Happens Next Adapted from a release by Matt Hille & David Steffen, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Dairy Management Inc.'s Lisa McComb Appointed Chair-elect of Animal Agriculture Alliance Board Adapted from a release by Emily Ellis, Animal Agriculture Alliance

Alternative Feeds When Traditional Sources are Expensive Adapted from an article by Heather Smith Thomas for Angus Beef Bulletin Cattle Producers Praise Farm Bill Extension, Urges for Swift Passage Adapted from a release by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association NFU Encouraged by Farm Bill Extension, Urges Timely Passage of Five-Year Bill Adapted from a release by Ross Hettervig, National Farmers Union ESMC Partners with HabiTerre for Ag Emissions and Soil Carbon Modeling Project...

11-16-23 AJ Daily Effects of Lower Corn Prices on Feeding Cost of Gain for Cattle Finishing Adapted from an article by Michael Langemeier, Purdue University Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Down Slightly From Record High in 2022 Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation Bipartisan Group of Congressional Members Support Sheep Industry Investigation Adapted from a release by R-CALF USA FDA Grants Supplemental Claims for Dairy and Beef Replacement Heifers Adapted from a...

11-15-23 AJ Daily Recipients of Grand Prize Giveaways Win Big at Angus Convention Adapted from a release by Katelyn Engel, Angus Communications Cattlemen Object to Biden Administration’s Plan to Introduce Grizzly Bears in Pacific Northwest Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Farmers Can Expect Limited Disaster Support From the Latest ERP Reboot Adapted from a release by Daniel Munch, American Farm Bureau Federation Compiled by Paige Nelson, field...

11-14-23 AJ Daily Angus Enthusiasts Experience Angus Convention Adapted from a release by Peyton Schmitt, Angus Communications NFU Releases 2023 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar Adapted from a release by Ross Hettervig, National Farmers Union FFA and 4-H Members Receive Free Admission to NCBA Trade Show at CattleCon24 Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Keep Risky Habits Out of the Kitchen This Thanksgiving Adapted from a release by the USDA...

11-13-23 AJ Daily Roll of Victory Winners Awarded at the 2023 Angus Convention Adapted from a release by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates: Livestock Adapted from a release by the USDA NCBA Again Strongly Opposes USDA’s Decision to Allow Paraguayan Beef Imports Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. 

11-10-23 AJ Daily Lower Cattle Numbers, Higher Optimism  Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media Top Sire Honored at the 2023 Angus Convention Adapted from a release by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications R-CALF USA Applauds New Origin Requirements for USDA Food Purchases Adapted from a release by R-CALF USA Cattle Producers Commend Biden Administration for Competition Initiative Adapted from a release by Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen’s Association Compiled...

Angus breeders have long focused on what drives ultimate demand for their genetics: consumer demand.  Jim Brinkley, Milan, Mo., who served as the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Board chair this past year, shares that’s more evident than ever in this year where fed cattle numbers declined 3%, but supply increased slightly. CAB sales totaled 1.227 billion pounds. “CAB with what they’ve accomplished this year and the future sure looks bright for them,” Brinkley says. “Quality beef, it's not going...

11-9-23 AJ Daily Progress Behind, Progress Ahead Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media Middle Meats and Supply Driving Fourth-Quarter Spreads Adapted from a release by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef USDA Announces Progress to Further Competition in Agriculture, Level Playing Field for Farmers Adapted from a release by the USDA NFU Statement on Finalized USDA Poultry Transparency Rule  Adapted from a release by Ross Hettervig, National Farmers Union Compiled by...

When you’re No. 1, it takes internal drive to keep pushing forward.  Barry Pollard, recently elected president and chairman of the American Angus Association Board of Directors, says the breed has that going for it. From staff to Board members to involved breeders at every level, they’ve been making improvements this past year and he says he looks to continue that in the coming year. They’ve added new expected progeny differences (EPDs), and while that may seem overwhelming to some,...

11-8-23 AJ Daily Remaining Relevant: Access to Data, Coordination and Competition  Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media CAB Insider: Market Update Adapted from an article by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef Mouthfeel of Food Determines Whether People Go Back for Seconds Adapted from a release by Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife Foreign Investment in U.S. Ag Land — The Latest Numbers Adapted from a Market Intel article by Daniel Munch, American Farm Bureau...

A conservative approach to the budget, while remaining aggressive in delivering tools and services — that’s how newly elected vice president and vice chairman of the Board, Jonathan Perry, Fayetteville, Tenn., describes the American Angus Association’s approach to financials. Every entity had a positive bottom line, and managed to balance revenue even as inflation grew costs as well.  The Association has a strong investment portfolio, which rebounded to an 11% gain after last year’s 15%...

11-7-23 AJ Daily A Positive Bottom Line Bodes Well for Angus Membership Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media American Angus Association Concludes a Strong Fiscal Year Adapted from a release by Katelyn Engel, Angus Communications   USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2033 Adapted from a release by the USDA  Cattle Market Volatility Increasing Risk for Farmers, May Lead to Record Beef Prices Adapted from a Market Intel...

11-6-23 AJ Daily New Leadership Elected to the American Angus Association Board of Directors Adapted from a release by Katelyn Engel, Angus Communications Backgrounded Cattle are a Special Breed Adapted from an article by Chr. Hansen Ranking Member David Scott Calls for One-Year Extension of 2018 Farm Bill Adapted from a release by the House Agriculture Democrats AFBF Celebrates Court Order That EPA Follow Science Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation Daily...

11-03-23 AJ Daily Good from the Start: Learning to Manage Young Bulls Properly Can Pay Dividends Adapted from an article by Megan Silveira, Angus Journal 2024 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Honorees Announced Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Secretary Vilsack Highlights USDA’s Commitment to Future Generations in Agriculture Adapted from a release by the USDA  Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit...