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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 releas...

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 Ke...

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 Pai...

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 Ad...

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...

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 Transparenc...

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...

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 Lates...

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 Volatili...

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 Associat...

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 E...

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   Compi...

11-2-23 AJ Daily American Angus Association Offers Internship Opportunities Adapted from a release by Peyton Schmitt, Angus Communications Apply Today to Become Beef Spokesperson Adapted from a release by the Beef Checkoff NFU Welcomes Biden Administration Landmark Investments in Rural America Adapted from a release by Ross Hettervig, National Farmers Union Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor,...

11-1-23 AJ Daily Applications Open for 2024 Young Cattlemen’s Conference Adapted from a release by Peyton Schmitt, Angus Communications Registration is Now Open for USDA’s 100th Agricultural Outlook Forum Adapted from a release by the USDA USDA Bolsters Investments in International Trade and Food Aid Adapted from a release by the USDA   Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor,  Angus Journal.   For...

10-31-23 AJ Daily Alabama Farm Recognized as Historic Angus Herd Adapted from a release by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications Hiding in Plain Sight: Sustainable, Soy-based Household Products Adapted from a release by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action Culver’s Announces its Ninth Annual FFA Essay Contest Winners Adapted from a release by Culvers Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor for th...

10-30-23 AJ Daily Full Circle Online Auction Adapted from a release by the American Angus Auxiliary Daily Livestock Report for 10/25/23:  More Cattle Now, Even Fewer Cattle Later Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group Beltway Beef Podcast: NCBA Update — What the New Speaker of the House Means for the Cattle Industry Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen's Be...

10-27-23 AJ Daily Jerry Theis Runs for Angus Board Adapted from a release by Julie Mais, Angus Journal With Freeze in the Forecast, Remember the Risk of Prussic Acid Poisoning Adapted from a release by Iowa State University USDA Publishes New Standards for Organic Livestock and Poultry Production Adapted from a release by the USDA Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more An...

10-26-23 AJ Daily Angus/Talon Youth Educational Learning Program Internship and Host Ranch Applications Open Adapted from a release by Peyton Schmitt, Angus Communications CAB Brand Sales Third-Best in 45-Year History Adapted from an article by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef AFBF Congratulates Rep. Johnson on Speaker Election Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation 2024 E...

10-25-23 AJ Daily Get to Know Darrell Stevenson, 2023 Board Candidate Adapted from a release by Julie Mais, Angus Journal Angus Genetics, Inc., Releases Functional Longevity Research EPD Adapted from releases by Esther Tarpoff and Sarah Kocher, American Angus Association CAB Insider: Market Update Adapted from an article by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef Public Invited to Vote for Winner of NC...

10-24-23 AJ Daily Efficiency, Innovation, Abundant Opportunities and Disagreeing Gracefully Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media Factors Affecting Succession Planning Adapted from a release by Margaret Lippsmeyer, Michael Langemeier, James Mintert and Nathan Thompson, Purdue University USDA Releases Assessment on Agriculture and Forestry in Carbon Markets Adapted from a release by...

10-23-23 AJ Daily Listen Now: Charles Mogck Runs for the Angus Board Adapted from a release by Julie Mais, Angus Journal Federal Budget Woes Delay New Farm Bill Progress Adapted from a release by Gail Ellis, Oklahoma State University Extension Ten-Hut! Farm Bureau Women Sharpen Skills at Communications Boot Camp Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation Compiled by Paige Nelson...

10-20-23 Get to Know Smitty Lamb, 2023 Angus Board Candidate — Adapted from a release by Julie Mais, Angus Journal The Battle for U.S. Seasonal Produce — Adapted from a release by Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation Daily Livestock Report  for 10/20/2023 — Feeder Cattle Imports and Impact on September Placements — Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group USDA Announ...

10-19-23 Certified Angus Beef Celebrates 45th Year with Strong Sales Adapted from a release by Lindsay Graber Runft and Jessica Travis, Certified Angus Beef Prepare Grain Bins Responsibly Using These Safety Tips A dapted from a release by Kristina TeBockhorst, Iowa State University Consumer Food Spending Away from Home on the Rise Adapted from a release by Gary Joiner, Texas Farm Bureau The AJ Dai...

10-18-23 AJ Daily Mark Ahearn Seeks Second Term on Angus Board of Directors Adapted from a release by Julie Mais, Angus Journal Recent Rainfall Could Cause Spike in the Fall Armyworm Population Adapted from a release by Randi Williams, Texas A&M AgriLife Communications   Does Space Weather Impact Agriculture? Adapted from a release by Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service   C...

Mark Ahearn, Wills Point, Texas, is seeking a second term on the American Angus Association Board of Directors. Delegates will elect five directors; a president and chairman of the Board; and a vice president and vice chairman of the Board during the Association’s 140th Annual Convention of Delegates, which will convene at 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Monday, Nov. 6, in Orlando, Fla. Read Ma...