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Celebrating legendary progress with passion, innovation, and achievement. The Angus family heads to Fort Worth, Tex., November 6-8 for the 2021 Angus Convention. Passion, innovation, and achievement represent the Angus breed. Angus breeders, beef cattle enthusiasts, and feeders of the world are all passionate about the work they do day in and day out. In celebration of the past and to continue legendary progress, the American Angus Association invites Angus members, commercial producers, and beef industry professionals to the 2021 Angus Convention and Trade Show hosted in Fort Worth, Tex., on November 6-8.

The 2021 Angus Convention will be three days of making connections, finding solutions, and being inspired to foster operational growth and personal leadership. Being innovative is second nature to cattlemen as the industry strives to raise the highest quality product in the most efficient and effective manner. When passion and innovation are coupled, achievement is bound to take place.

After a year of virtual events, the power of in-person events will be a highlight of this year’s Angus Convention. Cattleman can network with old and new friends throughout the trade show, educational sessions, and convention tours. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with others during several of the receptions featuring Certified Angus Beef (CAB®) brand meals.

When attendees aren’t participating in hallway conversations, there will be several educational sessions taking place throughout the three day event. From cattle handling to the latest in genomics, no topic is left uncovered. Take advantage of learning from industry professionals during Angus University sponsored breakout sessions and watch hands-on education by attending a session in the cattle demonstration area. Providing tangible information is a goal for the Association; however, listening to keynote sessions will inspire passion in cattlemen to achieve more and innovate their business.

“Regardless of whether you are a member or not, there is value for everyone,” says Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO. “I invite you to enjoy the company of great friends while listening and learning from the most respected industry professionals.”

The Association also invites commercial producers to attend the Angus Convention. Participants will gain perspective from commercial industry leaders on the future of the feeder cattle marketplace by attending the Capturing Value session. The first-of-its-kind panel will provide insight from video auction representatives, feedyard operators, seedstock producers, and industry professionals alike.

“The AngusLink team was excited to offer this opportunity to commercial producers for the first time ever,” says Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations for the Association. “We invite producers to attend all educational sessions, but we created the Capturing Value panel to help directly benefit those in the feeder calf business.”

The 138th Annual Convention of Delegates for the American Angus Association will also convene this year, where representatives from each state will elect new members and officers to the Board of Directors and look to the future for the Angus breed.

Registration for the 2021 Angus Convention and Trade Show is now open. Learn more about the convention sessions, speakers, tours, and more on www.angusconvention.com.

Angus breeders engage in premiere education at Beef Leaders Institute (BLI). Young Angus breeders gather for a week of producer education and development. Staying progressive takes work and assuming a consistent posture to learn. On June 14-17, 16 young American Angus Association members from across the country gathered for the 2021 Beef Leaders Institute hosted by American Angus Association and funded by the Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef. The program’s goal is to provide the complete pasture to plate experience from the selection of genetics to breeding,

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“We believe there is no better learning opportunity than through handson learning,” said Caitlyn Brandt, events and industry partnership manager at the American Angus Association. “BLI is a great opportunity for young cattlemen and women to network and really get to learn about how the moving parts of the industry intertwine.”

Starting June 14, participants began the program at the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph. While at the Association, the BLI class had the chance to meet with staff and learn about various departments and programs offered at 3201 Frederick Avenue. From visiting with Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) president, Kelli Retallick-Riley, and learning about the genetic evaluation, to meeting with the director of verification services, Ginette Gottswiller, and learning how to add value to your commercial herd, the education spanned to cover each sector of the beef industry.

“This week was an incredible deep dive and allowed me to catch up on the current state of technology and breeding of Angus cattle,” said Bradley Wolter of Aviston, Illinois. “I am aware of significantly more resources available to me as a breeder and looking forward to leveraging those and pushing them to customers.”

Participants had the chance to hear from professionals on the retail side of the industry and dive into how the Certified Angus Beef brand brings extra value to producers. While at the brand headquarters in Wooster, Ohio, the onstaff meat scientist communicated how to fabricate wholesale cuts and the in-house chef prepared an eating experience fit for a king.

A huge benefit of BLI is the networking opportunities the experience offers. Attendees from all regions of the United States brought their individual skill sets and knowledge together to learn from each other.

“Networking was huge. The opportunity to spend a full week with some of the most talented up-and-coming breeders was second to none,” Wolter said. “What makes the beef industry so unique is we are creating this protein from a diverse set of producers. “The participants in the group were every bit as important of resources as the Association was.”

Providing continued education for the Angus membership is a priority of the Association. BLI is designed to provide members ages 24-45 with the resources to seek insight into all segments of the beef

industry. Attendees will be stronger, more effective leaders for the Angus breed and beef industry now and in the future. For more information on BLI and applying to be a part of the Class of 2022, visit www. angus.org/Event/BLIEntryForm. Look for the 2022 application to be available in early November.

Vote for Delegates Now. Signed ballots must be received by August 10 to be counted. State and district ballots were mailed on July 9 to eligible voting members to elect delegates and alternate delegates to represent each state or district at the 2021 American Angus Association Annual Convention of Delegates.

Signed ballots must be received in the Association office no later than 5:30 p.m. on August 10 to be counted.

Each active life and active regular Association membership that qualified as an eligible voting member should receive a ballot in the mail and may vote for no more than the number of delegates allowed for the state or district.

Details of the entire election process can be found in the Association’s Breeder’s Reference Guide, which is available online at www.angus.org.

Elected delegates will conduct Association business at the 138th Annual Convention of Delegates during the National Angus Convention & Trade Show. If a delegate cannot attend, an alternate delegate can then vote.

Members can mail their ballots to Association headquarters at 3201 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506 in the self addressed envelope included with the ballot.

Learn more about the upcoming National Angus Convention online at www.angusconvention.com, including details on world class education, entertainment, and an expansive trade show.

Passion and achievement displayed by Angus breeders. Angus members receive recognition at the 2021 Beef Improvement Federation Convention. Improving or bettering an operation or industry is never an easy task, but the members of the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) take on this challenge with honor and pride. Beef cattle enthusiasts, breeders, researchers, and industry professionals gathered in Des Moines, Iowa, for the 2021 BIF Research Symposium and Convention held on June 22-25. From the young producer’s symposium to industry leading research, participants were well educated. The American Angus Association was also proud to have several members being recognized.

Providing leadership and direction for an organization takes passion, energy, and time. Fortunately, the Association has members that are willing to go above and beyond to help and serve the industry. The BIF Board consists of both Association staff and Angus members. Troy Marshall, director of commercial industry relations, and Kelli Retallick-Riley, president of Angus Genetics Inc., continue to serve another year. Matt Perrier of Eureka, Kan., took on the role of president of the BIF board of directors, and Joe Epperly of Albion, Neb., is now the vice president. Perrier and Epperly are Association members and Angus cattlemen.

Academically, two of the three scholarships were awarded to Angus members. Past Miss American Angus, Eva Hinrichsen, received the Roy Wallace Scholarship for her commitment and service to the beef cattle industry. Hinrichsen is a junior at Oklahoma State University, where she is an animal science undergraduate student who is highly involved in agricultural and university activities. Maci Mueller, a Nebraska native and University of California-Davis graduate student, was the award winner for the Baker/Cundiff scholarship. Mueller wrote the winning essay titled “Gene Editing as a Tool for Genetic Improvement of Beef Cattle.”

Aside from encouraging the younger generation, BIF presents a Pioneer Award to honor those who have paved the way and made lasting contributions to the improvement of the beef industry. During the symposium, Angus breeder Galen Fink of Randolph, Kan., was one recipient of this award. Dave Nichols presented the award and shared that Galen has “never been afraid to take risks, dream big, and look for opportunities that no operations have done.”

Additionally, Dr. Gene Rouse and Dr. Doyle Wilson were the other recipients of the BIF Pioneer Award. Dr. Rouse and Dr. Wilson played an integral role in the research and implementation of ultrasound scan data on breeding cattle. Their work made profound impacts on the way cattle are evaluated today. The Association congratulates Galen Fink, Dr. Gene Rouse, and Dr. Doyle Wilson for their leadership and service to the entire beef industry.

Nominating a BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year and a Commercial Producer of the Year was also a highlight for the Association when both Angus nominees were named finalists. Jim and Missy Moore of Moore Cattle Company in Charleston, Ark., were nominated by the Association for the Commercial Producer of the Year Award. The Moores believe in raising high caliber cattle to increase demand for quality beef and a memorable eating experience. Their philosophy is: Anything worth doing is worth doing right. Woodhill Farms of Viroqua, Wis., is also focused on quality and beef improvement as they were conominated as Seedstock Producer of the Year by the Association. Brian McCulloh manages Woodhill Farms and has been highly involved over the years with the Angus breed and beef cattle industry.

Spending three days in Des Moines, Iowa, was filled with industry trends, new research, and plenty of networking time. More than that, the Association is proud of the members who continue to step up to the plate and face industry challenges. To join the family and learn more about registered Angus cattle, visit www.Angus. org or call the Association office in St. Joseph, Mo., at 816-383-5100.

The Angus Foundation holds Annual Golf Tournament. The Angus Foundation held its 20th Annual Golf Tournament in Grand Island, Nebraska. The Angus Foundation teed off the Annual Angus Foundation Golf Tournament at the Indianhead Golf Club in Grand Island, Neb., on July 13, in conjunction with the 2021 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). This year’s tournament was the largest to date with 24 teams and raised over $31,000 to help continue the Foundation’s mission of education, youth, and research. With the cancellation of the 2020 tournament, this year marked the 20th golf tournament for the Foundation.

“The Angus Foundation Golf Tournament is a great opportunity to bring together adults and juniors to support the efforts of the Angus Foundation,” said Thomas Marten, Angus Foundation,

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