— April 24, 2024 —

By Tom Brink, RAAA CEO

Many beef carcasses are called ‘Angus.’ However, the carcass pictured above actually is Angus. We can be certain of that, because this carcass came from a Red Angus animal verified through RAAA’s Feeder Calf Certification Program.

The rancher that raised this Red Angus heifer participates annually in FCCP, tagging all his steers and heifers he plans to sell. RAAA’s age, source and breed-verified tagging program has stood the test of time and is approaching three decades in business, verifying (Red) Angus cattle to remove all doubt.

Our belief is that verified Angus are the future of Angus beef brands, even though change is often slow in the beef business. Red Angus as a breed is well positioned to take advantage of this transition and we encourage RAAA members to talk to their commercial bull customers about the importance of verifying their calf crops through FCCP.

The Red Angus Association of America is seeking testimonials from our producers for potential use in our promotional efforts. Please fill out this two-question survey. Your answer could be used in future marketing materials.

We're looking for the best the breed has to offer! Grow your leadership skills, network with industry professionals and travel the country attending Red Angus events while serving the JRA membership as a junior board member. Applications are now open.

Are you in the area of Lincoln, Nebraska, and want to open your operation up for other Red Angus enthusiasts to learn from your experience? Then please sign up below to get your ranch listed for the National Red Angus Convention ranch tours!

As spring rolls around, the DNA department has some announcements to share with producers that are important to note when preparing for DNA testing.

Neogen has discontinued the GGP-HD 150K test, leaving our GGP testing options to be GGP-LD or GGP-uLD. The GGP-LD Defect Bundle will also continue to be offered. Any current submissions for GGP-HD testing will be moved to GGP-LD. Any animals who have previously been tested with the 150K markers will still have that information reflected.

Build friendships, industry knowledge, and communication skills during JRA’s summer event that combines cattle tours, educational programs and fun! Compete in a variety of contests to build your leadership and stockman skills. This is a great chance to meet breeders from throughout the country, as well as travel!

• National convention sponsorships available

• DNA required on Red Angus show cattle



• Spring no progeny requests sent out

Fed cattle trade closed the week with values mostly steady to higher. Cash trade held mostly steady, with northern trade closing the week $1 lower at $183. Southern trade held steady at $182. Live cattle futures were up for the week, closing $2.50 to $4.80 higher across the front three months of trade.

June 1 | Registration opens for National Red Angus Convention

June 9-14 | Red Angus Youth Expo, Chickasha, Oklahoma

July 15-19 | 2024 JRA Round-Up, Buffalo, New York

Sept. 11-13 | National Red Angus Convention, Lincoln, Nebraska

Deadlines

April 24 | Fall heifer exposure due

May 1 | Red Angus Youth Expo show entry deadline

May 1 | 2024 JRA Round-Up registration deadline

May 15 | Fall birth/weaning due

May 15 | Red Angus Youth Expo show entry late deadline

May 15 | 2024 JRA Round-Up late registration deadline

May 17| JRA board of directors applications due

May 24 | Spring 2023 no progeny data due

May 31 | Spring 2023 inactivations



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