Red Angus
Red Angus, Simmental associations plan joint meeting
Accurate selection tools in the beef industry help both seedstock and commercial operators breed for traits that will add the most profit to their product. On July 22-24, Red Angus and Simmental stakeholders will gather in Manhattan, Kan., for the Beef Profit Alliance seminar to learn technological advancements that will improve the “crystal ball” for beef producers.
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Red Angus adds Allied Access tag program for crossbreeding system
The new tag program will offer producers another option for age and source verification. This is a second-tier to RAAA’s successful Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP) that already accommodates USDA age, source and genetic verification for cattle wearing the Red Angus “Yellow Tag.”
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Red Angus Grid Masters break record
Red Angus ranches and feeders achieved a new level of excellence this year as an outstanding 64 loads of cattle – over 2,500 head – reached tremendous yield and quality combinations to earn Grid Master status.
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Cattlemen explore adding value to land, labor and livestock
In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for cattle producers to implement innovative practices that will return more profit on their calf crop. On Sept. 14, producers will glean information from top industry experts on adding value to their natural resources, labor and calf crop at the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium.
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Cattle ranch of the week: Diamante Red Angus Ranch
Diamante ranch is located in southwest Missouri just on the edge of the Ozarks.
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Clint Berry on what commercial producers are looking for in cattle
Drovers/CattleNetwork's John Maday spends a few minutes with Clint Berry, the Commercial Marketing Director for the Red Angus Association.
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Eric Christensen explains his operation and use of Red Angus cattle
Drovers/CattleNetwork's John Maday spends a few minutes with Eric Christensen, co-owner of Christensen Brothers, Inc.
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Cattle Ranch Of The Week: Klompien Red Angus
Klompien Red Angus was established in 1990, when Dave & Kay purchased all of the CK Red Angus replacements and leased the rest of the CK herd.
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Cattle Breeds: Red Angus Adds New Carcass EPDs For Profitability
Red Angus stakeholders now have access to updated tools that will enable them to achieve their ultimate profit goal. The newly released Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) 2011 Spring EPDs include two new genetic prediction tools for Carcass Weight (CW) and Yield Grade (YG).
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Red Angus Events Slated For NWSS
RAAA Brain Trust 2011 is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel. This year’s program, “The Shape of Things to Come,” will define Red Angus’ product in the year 2010 and beyond by addressing the breed’s strengths and beef industry’s needs.
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West Virginia Cattle Farm Is Family Affair That Will Be Passed On
The sign in front of the long farm lane off Flowing Springs Road reads "Elmwood Fields and Forests. Lucas 1732. Stine 1949."
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- New school lunch beef recipes win approval from kids, foodservice
- Drier weather to give big boost to U.S. corn plantings
- Prices for corn and soybeans, five years from now
- Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade
- What sick day? Farmers take just three a year
- Senate Agriculture Committee completes Farm Bill markup
