Angus News continued from the previous page additional 143,305 recorded transfers. The fiscal year, which concluded September 30, tallied a grand total of 27,560 regular and junior memberships combined. Returning to normalcy after a year of cancellations and uncertainty, production sales experienced record breaking averages with a 27.4 percent increase in female sale averages and a 13.6 percent increase in bull sale averages. The Angus family hit new levels and historic records. “This business has changed in such a huge way in a relatively short period of time,” says Mark McCully, CEO of the Association. “When you think about what we’re delivering to the consumer today, we’re delivering the highest quality product that our industry has ever delivered. In addition, we have more tools, better ways to describe feeder cattle and a progressive membership that has their eye on the future.” Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI), a subsidiary of the American Angus Association, announced new leadership by appointing Kelli Retallick-Riley as president. AGI celebrated a milestone accomplishment of one million genotypes, only possible with the hard work of Angus breeders who are willing to invest in the technology. The use of these genotypes allows enhanced accuracy and predictability of difficult to measure traits. AGI continued work on tools that improve the profitability of the beef cattle industry, including collecting additional data for the hair shed research expected progeny difference (EPD) and introducing new udder scoring guidelines. One thing that remained constant this year, as it has since its inception in 1883, is the Association’s dedication to its membership. This year Association members surpassed 20 million registrations, a feat that ensures the demand and value of registered Angus cattle industry wide. In efforts to keep focus on maternal traits and longevity, the Angus Herd Improvement Records program implemented the Inventory Reporting option. This simplified reporting method gives breeders the option to record difficult to reach traits while maintaining accurate herd records. Inventory reporting gives full credit to high performing females, ensures a complete record of the herd, and provides insight on economically relevant traits. The recorded traits then serve as decision making tools for both commercial and seedstock producers. As a cutting edge source of information, Angus Media SM created
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the “Feeder Calf Marketing Guide,” a resource for commercial cattlemen using registered Angus bulls. The publication aided producers in their marketing decisions by providing tips, in-depth explanations of AngusLink SM and the Genetic Merit Scorecard, commercial directories, and information on all process verified programs offered through the Association’s Commercial Programs department. With its goal of providing cost effective and quality marketing services to Angus breeders, Angus Media produced a record 491 sale books and 424 breeder websites. The Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand affirmed its quality standard with another year of exceeding consumer expectations. Combined focus on genetics and management led to a record breaking 36.8 percent brand acceptance rate. Cattlemen earned $1.7 million per week in carcass based premiums, and CAB marked its second largest sales year on record at 1.215 billion pounds. It implemented a #RestaurantChallenge to support the struggling restaurant industry and worked with more than 19,000 licensed partners in 54 countries this year. With the value of Angus cattle consistently increasing, the Association configured its new advertising campaign to emphasize the power of Angus. With the confusion of black hided cattle in the marketplace, the campaign illustrates the confidence cattlemen can put in the power of EPD data, documented pedigrees, and marketing programs with the purchase of a registered Angus. As a nod to George Grant’s arrival to North America with Angus genetics on May 17, 1873, the Angus Foundation hosted the inaugural Angus Day of Giving on May 17. The fundraising event included a series of mail, video, and social media outreaches to promote the lasting effects of the Angus family. The campaign raised $14,000 of unrestricted funds, acquired more than 25 new donors, and reached over 59,000 prospective donors. To view the 2021 Annual Report with in-depth information about the year, visit angus.org/pub/annualreport. The 2022 Angus Internship Applications are Now Open. Five hands-on internship opportunities are available to college students. Learning by doing has proven to be the best form of experience. Applications are now open for college age students to apply for the American Angus Association, AngusMedia, and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) 2022 summer internships. These ten week internship programs provide
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a unique, hands-on experience that will encourage growth and instill confidence both professionally and personally. “I definitely wouldn’t have wanted to spend my summer any other way,” said Riley Reep, 2021 communications intern. “The culture at the Association is like none other, and they treat you as one of their own.” Not only are these internships valuable in helping students build industry specific skills, but they provide participants an opportunity to extend their
professional network. Angus interns are assigned responsibilities and guided to help ensure success by allowing them to take ownership of projects. The five internships being offered are: Angus Media - Two writing intensive opportunities — one focused on the seedstock audience and one focused on the commercial audience — offer the chance to participate in producing publications, including the Angus Journal, Angus Beef Bulletin, Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA, Angus Journal Daily, editorial websites
Carolina Video and Load Lot Monthly Summary (Weeks ending OCTOBER 5 & OCTOBER 19, 2021)
Carolina Video and Load Lot Monthly Summary of Mid-Atlantic Cattle Sales ending Tuesday, OCTOBER 5, 2021, and Mid-Atlantic Cattle Sales ending Tuesday, OCTOBER 19, 2021. All cattle in this report are located in North Carolina and South Carolina. Prices FOB the farm or local scale and many weighed with a 1-2 percent shrink and sold with a 5-10¢ per pound slide on the heavy side only.
Cattle Receipts: 2,111
Last Month: 4,465
Feeders made up 100 percent of the offering. The feeder supply included 70 percent steers and 30 percent heifers. Nearly 10 percent of the run weighed over 600 pounds. Head totals are based on load lot estimate of 49,500 pounds. Head 50 16 72 202 37 74 26 125 61 63 123 59 30 180 59 57
Wt. Range 615-615 650-650 675-675 700-735 700-700 700-725 760-760 775-785 790-790 775-775 780-790 825-825 820-820 800-825 220-820 850-850
FEEDER STEERS (Medium 1-2) Avg. Wt. Price Range Avg. Price 615 $145.75 $145.75 650 $133.00 $133.00 675 $155.00 $155.00 718 $151.00-$151.75 $151.42 700 $155.25 $155.25 712 $143.25-$155.00 $148.81 760 $146.00 $146.00 780 $160.25-$161.25 $160.75 790 $159.00 $159.00 775 $141.50 $141.50 785 $145.25-$150.00 $147.61 825 $160.00 $160.00 820 $142.00 $142.00 813 $157.75-$162.50 $160.36 820 $145.00 $145.00 850 $137.25 $137.25
Head 123 61 51
Wt. Range 790-790 790-790 950-950
FEEDER STEERS (Medium & Large 1-2) Avg. Wt. Price Range Avg. Price 790 $160.25 $160.25 790 $151.25 $151.25 950 $130.50 $130.50
Head 30 14 64 71 44 72 36 35 \ 125 31 61 59
Wt. Range 600-600 600-600 680-680 680-680 665-665 675-675 700-700 700-700 765-780 780-780 800-800 825-825
Delivery Split Loads Split Loads Natural Split Loads Split Loads Natural Value Added Value Added Current Natural Split Loads Value Added Current
Delivery Value Added Current
FEEDER HEIFERS (Medium 1-2) Avg. Wt. Price Range Avg. Price Delivery 600 $133.75 $133.75 Split Loads 600 $125.00 $125.00 Split Loads 680 $139.00 $139.00 Guaranteed Open 680 $141.50 $141.50 Natural 665 $135.25 $135.25 Split Loads 675 $150.00 $150.00 Value Added 700 $145.25 $145.25 Split Loads 700 $147.00 $147.00 Split Loads 772 $136.00-$136.25 $136.13 Guaranteed Open 780 $134.00 $134.00 Split Loads 800 $128.50 $128.50 Guaranteed Open 825 $146.00 $146.00 Value Added
Source: N.C. Dept. of Agriculture - USDA Market News Service, Raleigh, N.C. - 919-707-3156
