Students, Angus Foundation Scholarship Applications Open Now!

Scholarship applications are now available for college students associated with the Angus breed. This past year, the Angus Foundation awarded $227,700 in scholarships at the 2019 National Junior Angus Show alone, and next year will be no different. The Angus Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students each year as a way to help Angus youth achieve their educational goals and offset the continually rising costs of tuition at higher education institutions. “We have…

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Diving into the Data Webinar Announced

“Genomics: How Much Influence are They Having?” Are genomics having too much influence on EPDs? What is the difference between genomic testing and progeny-based results? We are excited to present the first webinar brought to you by Angus University, “Genomics: How Much Influence are They Having?” Dr. Stephen Miller, Director of Genetic Research for Angus Genetics Inc. will explain the differences in tools and the data they return to participants in the event.…

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Consumers get rewarded for eating beef

by Nicole Lane Erceg “Hi, are you a rewards member? If not, would you like to join to save 15% today?” It’s a common interaction between customer and checker. As more companies work to deepen the understanding of their shoppers and keep them coming back, reward programs have popped up in grocery stores and coffee shops, from online companies to bricks-and-mortar retail. Americans love them: 80% of adults in the U.S. belong to…

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Research Hair Shedding EPD Launched by Angus Genetics Inc.

Genetic tool will be used to predict heat tolerance and tolerance to fescue toxicosis. The American Angus AssociationⓇ launches a research expected progeny difference (EPD) for hair shedding Feb. 5, 2020. The research EPD has been in development since 2011 and is now brought to fruition through the collaboration of the American Angus AssociationⓇ, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), Mississippi State University, North Carolina State University and the University of Missouri (MU). Early summer…

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AngusLink and EarthClaims LLC Announce Service Partnership

Agreement combines American Angus Association offerings with G.A.P. certification. Producers seeking to document their added value on Angus feeder calves just got a more cost-effective option. EarthClaims, LLC, and the American Angus Association® have reached an agreement to provide bundled verification services. The bundled service includes certification under the Global Animal Partnership’s 5-Step Animal Welfare Program (G.A.P.) certification from EarthClaims with options for age and source, Angus-sired genetics, non-hormone treated cattle (NHTC) and…

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Applications Open for Women Connected Conference

American Angus Auxiliary-sponsored event registration closes Jan. 15, 2020. American Angus Auxiliary invites women in the Angus industry to apply for the fifth Women Connected Conference. Sponsored by the Angus Foundation, it will bring together Angus cattlewomen, Auxiliary members and other women involved in the Angus industry. Twenty women will be selected from applications to join the 10-member Auxiliary executive committee March 4-6, 2020, in Wooster, Ohio. Women 21 and older are eligible to…

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Angus Heritage Foundation Inducts Four New Members

Angus breeders and supporters honor industry leaders. The American Angus Association® celebrates innovators and visionaries by selecting individuals for induction into the Angus Heritage Foundation each year. Over the past 130 years, the Angus breed has established itself as industry leader for quality and advancement. This reputation was built by innovators and visionaries who possess drive and wise decision-making skills to better the breed and the industry. On Nov. 4, four Angus industry…

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American Angus Association Celebrates Fiscal Year 2019

Year-end report shows continued success across entities and departments. The American Angus Association® closed out another successful year, confirmed in the fiscal year-end report. The 2019 fiscal year, which spanned from Oct. 1, 2018, to Sept. 30, 2019, recorded the fifth consecutive year of at least 300,000 registrations at 304,577 total head registered.  “The American Angus Association and all its entities have made significant strides in the past year to deliver more value…

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Cattlemen Gather in Reno for 2019 Angus Convention

Thousands of producers traveled west to celebrate the Business Breed. More than 1,700 attendees made the 2019 Angus Convention an overwhelming success Nov. 2-4 in Reno, Nevada. The American Angus Association® met its goal of providing top-notch education, networking and entertainment to those who made the trip west. During the opening general session on Saturday, Nov. 2, Association CEO Mark McCully reflected on the past success of the Business Breed and provided a…

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