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8-25-21 AJ Daily Fall Calving: Challenges of Hot Weather Adapted from an article by Heather Smith Thomas for the Angus Beef Bulletin NFU Welcomes New USDA Guidance on Enforcement of Packers and Stockyards Act  Provision Adapted from a release by David Schuller, National Farmers Union USDA Announces Contract Grower Aid Program Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation   Compiled...

8-24-21 AJ Daily Market Closeout Adapted from an article by Troy Marshall, American Angus Association Save Yourself a Trip to the Social Security Office with a ‘my Social Security Account’ Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation USCA: USDA Issues New FAQ Document on Enforcement of  Packers & Stockyards Act  Adapted from a release by the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Compil...

8-23-21 AJ Daily Feeder-cattle Markets Adjust to Higher Feed Prices Adapted from an article by Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Cattle On Feed Commentary Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group Overall Farm Bankruptcies Down, But Not in All Regions Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation   Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor,  Angus Journal. ...

8-20-21 AJ Daily Maguire Rohr Awarded Inaugural Trade School Scholarship Adapted from a release by Jessica Wesson, Angus Beef Bulletin Promote Agriculture Online and in Your Campus Community this Fall Adapted from a release by Emily Solis, Animal Agriculture Alliance Fundamentals Point to Bullish Conditions Adapted from a release by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef LLC   Compiled by Paige Nelson...

8-19-21 AJ Daily Stockman Award Recognizes Three Young Ladies at NJAS Adapted from a release by Karen Hiltbrand, Angus Communications Best of Beef Honored at Annual Convention Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association AFBF Urges EPA to Prioritize Sound Science in Pesticide Decisions Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation   CAB Insider:  Market Updat...

8-18-21 Managing Feed Resources in the Summer Adapted from an article by Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Announces 2021 Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Choice-Select Spread and Implications Adapted from a release by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group Compiled by Paige Nelson...

8-17-21 AJ Daily Commercial Creep-feeding? Adapted from an article by David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Cattle Industry Commits to Climate Neutrality by 2040 Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Grazing Cattle Can Reduce Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint Adapted from a release by Adam Russell, Texas AgriLife Communications Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, A...

8-16-21 AJ Daily Managing Lightweight Calves Adapted from a article by Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Cattle Group Issues Rebuke on Call for Regional Cash Market Minimums Adapted from a release by R-CALF USA New USDA Cattle Pricing Reports Adapted from a release by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group Reports available here Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor,  Angus Journal.  For more Angus ne...

8-13-21 AJ Daily Lessons in Genetics from the Pork Industry Adapted from a release by Troy Smith for Angus Beef Bulletin National Cattlemen’s Foundation Recognizes CME Group Beef Industry Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates: Livestock Adapted from a release by the USDA CattleFax Forecasts Record Beef Demand; Prospects f...

8-12-21 AJ Daily LEAD Conference: Life in the Angus Lane Adapted from a release by Riley Reep, Angus Communications Colorado Ranch Honored with National Environmental Stewardship Award Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association 2020 Beef Advocate of the Year Announced at 2021 Beef Industry Convention Adapted from a release by the Beef Checkoff July Inflation at Grocery Sto...

8-11-21 AJ Daily Cooler Cows Adapted from an article by Troy Smith for Angus Beef Bulletin NFU: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act  Passes the Senate Adapted from a release by Hannah Packman, National Farmers Union AFBF: Infrastructure Package to Help Rural Communities Compete Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation NCBA: Senate Infrastructure Package is a Step in the Rig...

8-10-21 AJ Daily Spaying Heifers is a Management Tool Adapted from an article by Paige Nelson for the Angus Beef Bulletin Thousands Gather in Tennessee for Annual Cattle Industry Convention Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Iconic Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.  Brand Stands the Test of Time Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association USDA H...

Today’s news includes details for Business Breed members headed to the Cattle Industry Contention and NCBA Trade Show , information about the American Farm Bureau Federation's support of the infrastructure legislation , and details about the Soil Health Institute’s Virtual Annual Meeting .  Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor,  Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit  angusjournal.net. ...

8-6-21 AJ Daily AHIR Scoring Lunch and Learn Sessions Announced Adapted from a release by Jera Pipkin, American Angus Association USDA Adopts Market Transparency Policies Backed by NCBA Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association R-CALF Appreciates USDA’s Transparency Efforts, but Say the Underlying Law is Inadequate Adapted from a release by R-CALF USA   Compiled by Paige...

8-5-21 AJ Daily Kansas Junior Honored with 2021 Outstanding Leadership Award Adapted from a release by Whitney Whitaker, Angus Communications Cattle on Feed and July 1 Cattle Inventory Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group Outstanding Woman in Business Joins NCBA Team Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Bacteria Affect Aging? Adapted from an...

8-4-21 AJ Daily Boost Value with Backgrounding Adapted from a release by Morgan Boecker, Certified Angus Beef LLC Deadline to Enroll in the Next Class of Animal Ag Allies is this Friday   Adapted from a release by the Animal Agriculture Alliance National Cattlemen’s Foundation Announces W.D. Farr Scholarship Recipients Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association   Compiled...

8-3-21 AJ Daily Understanding Inflation Adapted from an article by Dean Bosco, CLA Finance NCBA Pleased to See Legislation Recognizing the Needs of Ranchers on the Border Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Forage Update Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group   The AJ Daily is compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor,  Angus Journal.  For more...

8-2-21 AJ Daily Young Cattlemen Awarded Angus Foundation Scholarships Adapted from a release by Holly Martin, Angus Communications R-CALF USA Convention to Reaffirm Immediate Need for 50/14, M-COOL Adapted from a release by R-CALF USA Biden-Harris Administration Extends Eviction Moratorium for Homeowners Adapted from a release by the USDA   Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor,  Angus Journal. ...

7-30-21 AJ Daily Stiff Competition for the 2021 Certified Angus Beef  Cook-Off Adapted from a release by Whitney Whitaker, Angus Communications USDA to Invest $67 Million to Help Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues Adapted from a release by the USDA CAB Insider:  Quality Grades Lower, Production Factors Shift Adapted from a release by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef LLC Compiled...

7-29-21 AJ Daily Nebraska Native Wins Junior Angus Herdsman Adapted from a release by Karen Hiltbrand, Angus Communications AFBF Applauds Hearings on Beef Supply Chain Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation NFU: Farmers Are Worse Off Due to Unchecked Corporate Power Adapted from a release by Hannah Packman, National Farmers Union House Agriculture Hearing Echoes NCBA Push fo...

7-28-21 AJ Daily Jace Stagemeyer Becomes the Grandest Showman Adapted from a release by Riley Reep, Angus Communications NFU Welcomes Effort to Broaden Disaster Assistance for Farmers and Ranchers Adapted from a release by Hannah Packman, National Farmers Union Implications of the USDA July Cattle Inventory Report Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group   Compiled by Paige N...

7-27-21 AJ Daily Angus Members Achieve 1 Million Genotypes Adapted from a release by Riley Reep, Angus Communications MyPlate Launches USDA’s First Alexa Skill Adapted from a release by the USDA R-CALF Submits Sharp Rebuke of USMCA to Senate Finance Committee Adapted from a release by R-CALF USA Beef is Delicious and Nutritious Any Way You Slice It Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’...

7-26-21 AJ Daily Early Weaning: Benefits and Drawbacks Adapted from a release by Heather Smith Thomas for the Angus Beef Bulletin Nutrition Research Improves Public Perception of Beef Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Industry Organizations Continue to Take Action Against ELD Mandate, Which Threatens Animal Welfare Adapted from a release by Jaclyn Krymowski, Prote...

7-23-21 AJ Daily Making Grade at the NJAS Adapted from a release by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications AFBF Survey Assesses How Farmers and Ranchers are Dealing with Drought Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation Six New National Junior Angus Board Directors Adapted from a release by Whitney Whitaker, Angus Communications National Grading Percentages Adapted from a release...

7-22-21 AJ Daily The Angus Foundation hosts Annual Golf Tournament Adapted from a release by Riley Reep, Angus Communications Farm Bureau President Duvall Hosts Mexico Leaders for Wide-Ranging Discussion Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation Join Us at the 2021 Feeding Quality Forum   Adapted from a release by Certified Angus Beef LLC   Compiled by Paige Nelson, field edito...