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ALL ASPECTS OF THE BEEF SUPPLY CHAIN

FINDING YOUR PLACE IN JUNIOR RED ANGUS

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STAFF & ADVERTISING INDEX Red Angus contact information as well as advertising rates and references

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mission statement Board Secretary and Area 2 Director — Montana

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An Emblem of THE ORIGINAL RED ANGUS REGISTRY LETTER PUSHES PROGRESS STORY BY tom brink, RAAA CEO

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ne amazing fact about the original, handwritten Red Angus registry ledger is that it has survived intact for 66 years.

Quietly displayed in the corner of the one-room history museum at the national headquarters in Commerce City, Colorado, the Red Angus breed’s first herd book has become an emblem of innovation and tenacity. Its pages are yellow and faded, but still legible are the earliest animals registered in the Red Angus breed, along with their tag numbers and pedigrees.

What hasn’t faded is the spirit of innovation and willingness to take a “different approach” that was predominant in the minds of the Red Angus breed’s founders. They were unconcerned about what other breeds were doing at the time, and chose a different path without looking back.

The success of their core ideas on how to build a successful beef breed is borne out in the size and influence of Red Angus today (4th largest beef breed in the United States based on registrations; most-favored female status; and a growing national and global presence). Of course, many others came along over the years and decades following the breed’s founding and kept Red Angus on the path toward industry relevance.

Therefore, the breed’s progress is a combination of starting out on the right course and staying on it for the long haul.

Red Angus has furthered its reputation for innovation and creativity during recent times, as well. Below is a list of new programs and other sizable implementations made during the past five years, shown in no particular order.

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Transitioned to IGS-BOLT/weekly EPD evaluations

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Updated genetic selection indexes (ProS, HB and GM)

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American Red

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Bull price database

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Red Angus logo redesign and magazine rebrand

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Learn from the Best – Seedstock Series

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Top Dollar Angus

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LiveWiRED project (in cooperation with RAFI and JRA)

Realizing the full benefit of everything that’s been set in motion by this list of activities will take years, perhaps even a decade or longer. And that is understandable.

Most of what we do in cattle breeding and the breed association business is long-term in nature — it goes with the territory. Patience and tenacity are required before an abundant harvest is reached. The Red Angus breed was not built in a day.

Likewise, Red Angus breeders know that building a top-notch cowherd is years in the making. If it’s known from the start that the positive outcomes being sought could take a while to materialize, we might as well get started. Time will pass anyway, whether we’re engaged in building a constructive future or not.

This brings us back to the original Red Angus ledger.

The first seven animals recorded in the Red Angus breed were born in 1945, 1950 (2), 1951, 1952 and 1953 (2). Our view from the present is that these first-ever-anywhere-in-the-world registered Red Angus set off an impressive chain of events that eventually propelled the breed into the beef industry’s mainstream. It began with an innovative mindset, which has carried forward to the present.

Note: If you would like more information on any of the programs, projects or initiatives mentioned above, please contact the RAAA office at 940-387-3502.

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A Tool to Improve

A L L A S P E C T S O F T H E B E E F S U P P LY C H A I N STORY BY ryan boldt, Director of breed improvement

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n the fall of 2019, the RAAA conducted a survey of members and commercial cattlemen. One of the biggest takeaways was finding a majority of those surveyed used Red Angus to improve both terminal and maternal traits in their herd. While there are genetic predictions for these traits, it is often difficult to look across an EPD profile and determine which animal will be the most profitable choice. This is where economic selection indexes are very helpful. These indexes economically weight the EPDs for each animal and help identify what combination of EPDs will be most profitable.

When we think about indexes, there are several types typically made available. It can be strongly argued the most useful of these indexes are those that weigh and combine traits that are economically important across all phases of beef production. The index for Red Angus seedstock was called HerdBuilder. The previous index was very maternally focused but did provide for some

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selection pressure for traits that occur in the feedlot and on the rail. With the updated indexes, a new and improved index will cover traits from conception to harvest. This new flagship index is called Profitability and Sustainability and is abbreviated “ProS.�

The updated ProS index is a combination of the goals of the updated HerdBuilder and GridMaster indexes. A more in depth look at these two indexes was provided in previous Red Angus Magazine articles. The traits included in the ProS index are: Calving Ease Direct, Calving Ease Maternal, Weaning Weight , Milk, Mature Weight, Heifer Pregnancy, Stayability, Average Daily Gain, Carcass Weight, Dry Matter Intake, Marbling, Back Fat and Rib Eye Area. Each trait in the model is weighted based on the effect that particular trait has in terms of increasing profitability. Using the 500 most-used sires over the last five years, the following chart provides an illustration of the general weighting of traits within the ProS index.

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CEM WW

CW ADG

DMI

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MILK HPG STAY

Another method to evaluate the updated indexes is a response to the selection graph (as seen below). This graph provides the expected result and direction of EPD change that would occur if multi-generation selection was carried out based solely on the indexes. The resulting change would be shown after one standard deviation of improvement in the indexes was achieved. In the graph, the blue bars represent the ProS index, the orange bars represent the HB index, and the gray bars represent the GM index. The results for these indexes were included on the same chart to better identify the selection pressure that each of the indexes are placing on different traits.

Since the ProS index is a combination of the breeding objectives from the HerdBuilder and GridMaster indexes, the resulting selection response is frequently intermediate to that of the sub-indexes. Having results such as this allows for multiple-trait improvement across economically relevant traits. The indexes seek to improve important maternal traits such as STAY, HPG and CEM, while increasing the revenue of marketed calves by increasing growth and carcass traits, without excessive mature size and dry matter intake.

Response to selection following 1 standard deviation (SD) of improvement in RAAA selection indexes

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The Value of Data Submission STORY BY Fallon Flick, Manager of Performance Data Programs

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aising seedstock cattle is not for the faint of heart! On top of all the obstacles producers have faced this year alone, the increasingly competitive Red Angus marketplace only adds to these stressors. Sometimes you wonder if it’s worth running yourself ragged to keep everything in motion, not to mention spending the time to collect, record and report all necessary data points. While it may seem like extra work, data collection and submission is a vital part of the seedstock business.

There are countless data inputs that result in actual EPD calculations, but a significant portion are based on the comparison of individual data to the contemporary group average (or mean). In the moment, it seems irrational to run back out in the blizzard and collect those missed birth weights, but remember that from a genetic analysis perspective, EPDs cannot be calculated accurately from unknown or unreliable information. Furthermore, when data is left out of the mean performance estimate, it will affect every animal in the group as they go through evaluation.

Since weaning weight (WW) is required for animals to reach Category 1A or 1B, let’s use a herd that weans 10 calves as an example to see how partial reporting can affect calf data and showing eligibility. The first table shows a reported weaning weight on all 10 calves for the group. The average WW for the dataset is 625 pounds and that mean is used to calculate EPD values, as well as ratios for all 10 animals. This total herd data reporting example provides the most accurate representation of performance and allows every calf to reach Category 1A or 1B. CALF ID

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The second table outlines an example where only the top half of weaning weights for this herd are reported.

If a weaning weight is not submitted for an animal, it will drop to a Category 2 and is no longer eligible for regional or national junior shows. It is possible the other five were not collected because the breeder did not see them as high-quality enough to be registered. Regardless of reason, the average WW is now 675 pounds, which is 50 pounds heavier than before and all resulting data is calculated based off the heavier group mean.

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As a result of partial reporting, the biggest change in the smaller data set above is that calves 6-8 are now all “below average” for the group. In the total herd reporting example, and in reality, these calves are all above average.

Additionally, the heaviest two calves in the group are now shorted of their stronger performance compared to the group average. While calves 9 and 10 still have the largest WW, they are not given the true advantage they hold over the others at weaning.

There are rare scenarios that can inhibit the collection of data. However, reporting incomplete and/or incorrect data will only hurt the individual animals that are submitted and can potentially prevent cattle from meeting show requirements. The two most important factors in a genetic evaluation are the accuracy of the phenotypic measurement and the available contemporary group information. The best way to know where your calves stand is to measure them correctly.

There are countless variables producers cannot control in the cattle business and many have the potential to negatively affect their end goal. Shorting cattle by not representing them to the best of their ability and submitting only partial data should not be one of them.

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rothers Caleb and Ethan Bouldin, Bennett, Colorado, are looking forward to finally getting to attend a cattle show during their junior year of high school.

“Most of the shows, if not all, that we were planning to attend, have been cancelled due to Covid,” Caleb said.

Both brothers are planning to attend the Cattlemen’s Congress, January 2-17, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. According to Jarold Callahan, one of the show’s organizers, the event has the blessing of the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture and Republican Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt.

“With the fairgrounds all being under one roof, a group of us, including CEO of the Oklahoma Youth Expo Tyler Novell, decided that the venue had potential,” Callahan said. “The governor was very supportive—he’s very pro-business. We contacted the different breed associations and formed a 501c3.”

DETERMINING LEGISTICS The mayor of Oklahoma City, David Holt, also gave his support, as long as the show had Covid guidelines in place. All attendees will be required to wear masks and asked to social distance as much as possible.

Participants will be asked to sign a waiver and agree to follow the guidelines.

the premises or in the Oklahoma City area being held in conjunction with the show. At the sales, seating will be spread out to accommodate social distancing.”

The staff of the Oklahoma Youth Expo have been contracted to assist with executing the show, which the organizers anticipate to be very large. Many breed associations are having shows during the Cattlemen’s Congress, including Angus, Brahman, Brangus, Braunvieh, Charolais, ChiAngus, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Limousin, Maine Anjou, MaineTainer, Miniature Herefords, Red Angus, Santa Gertrudis, Shorthorn and Simmental.

“We’re expecting some 4,000 entries,” Callahan said. “We’re also hosting market steer and prospect steer shows, and many junior and open shows are being held.”

OPPORTUNITY FOR EXHIBITORS The show will recognize a Supreme Bull, Supreme Female and Supreme Junior Breeding Heifer overall breeds.

The Red Angus Association of America will be naming this the National Red Angus Open Show, which is usually held during the National Western Stock Show in Denver, and a regional Junior Red Angus Show. There will be two Red Angus sales and multiple online sales for Red Angus breeders.

The show organizers have planned for the event to be as user-friendly as possible, according to Callahan.

“The Cattlemen’s Congress will also include a trade show, herd bull displays and a collegiate livestock judging contest,” Callahan added.

“We won’t be charging for attendance or parking, and are trying to make scheduling very exhibitor and breed association friendly,” he said. “We already have 15 sales scheduled on

The Oklahoma Junior Red Angus Association and Junior Red Angus Association of America are also hosting leadership and educational events on site for junior members.

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“The Red Angus Association of America is looking forward to seeing everyone in Oklahoma City in January. We want to thank all of the people who have made this show happen and the exhibitors who are going to join us there,” said Chessie Mitchell, RAAA show coordinator.

“We know this is going to be a top-notch event with some of the best cattle in the country on the grounds.”

ADAPTABILITY IS KEY According to Callahan, businesses in the Oklahoma City area are excited about the influx of visitors with the show.

“Oklahoma City is very affordable, with nice restaurants, a good airport, and three interstates meeting in the city,” he said. “Oklahoma City is a crossroads for the cattle business and is still the largest feeder cattle market in the U.S. Cattle are king in Oklahoma. Participants will find it’s a friendly, accommodating place.”

The Bouldins are not concerned about dealing with either the Covid guidelines or traveling to Oklahoma City for the event.

“We’ve been going to school in person and dealt with Covid guidelines for sports,” Ethan said.

“We go to big cattle shows every year, and going to only one show will help financially.”

The Bouldins are looking forward to an opportunity to help with marketing their registered Red Angus cattle.

“If we sell an animal or two at shows, it helps cover the costs,” Caleb said. “If we’re trying to sell semen on a bull, we use the shows to get exposure for the animal. We’re really looking forward to it.”

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Proud of our past and looking forward to the future.

Proud of our past - Looking to the future

June 20th-26th, 2021 The James E. Ward Agricultural & Community Center Lebanon, Tennessee As we look at 2020 in our review mirror, the year of ‘I don’t know’, the Senior and Junior Boards are actively planning a week of fun-filled activities which include a new show and a new contest for 2021.

Be sure to check out www.najrae.com for updated rules and contest information. ‘Like’ North American Junior Red Angus Event on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.

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NAJRAE SWEEPSTAKES CONTEST The highly coveted ‘Sweepstakes Award’ was started to highlight the individual exhibitors, themselves individually, without their animal(s). The cumulative points are based on their performance/ evaluation in six contests. They are required to participate in at least two of the contests to show at NAJRAE.

Sweepstakes Events Include:

The Sweepstakes score is tallied from the top ten exhibitors in the Satellite Contests and crowns one overall winner out of all age divisions. The contestant with the highest score overall is the recipient of a handcrafted leather directors chair and crowned that year’s Sweepstakes winner.

Points are awarded in each age division as follows: 1st - 100; 2nd - 80; 3rd - 60; 4th - 50; 5th - 40; 6th - 30; 7th - 25; 8th - 20; 9th - 15; 10th - 10.

Sales Talk, Public Speaking, Photo Contest, Livestock Judging, Herdsman’s Quiz & ID and Arts and Crafts.

Each contestant receives 100 points for participating in each contest.

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Emmet Caldwell was presented with the first NAJRAE Sweepstakes Award during the 2010 Awards Banquet. Since then, Emmet has accomplished many goals. As Emmet stated, “I believe the contests were very beneficial in developing the soft skills needed to do what I do.

You learn the ins and outs of the industry, how to communicate effectively, and describe the livestock accurately.” Emmet majored in Animal Science and minored in Agricultural Economics at UNL. He was also a member of the 2018 University of Lincoln Nebraska’s Livestock Judging Team. As an FFA member, Emmet participated in his high school FFA chapter’s sales team and brought home 10th place from the 2014 National FFA Convention. He is currently a cattle buyer for Producers Livestock Marketing and is still active in his family’s farming operation. Emmet and his parents, Matt and Dawn, farm and run purebred and commercial cows in southern Nebraska. Congratulations to Emmet on his many accomplishments. The Caldwell family has been an enthusiast for youth in agriculture for many years. Emmet’s sister Kaydee also served on NAJRAE’s Junior Board of Directors. Thank you to the Caldwell family for your support of NAJRAE.

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Build friendships, gain industry knowledge and compete for awards through the JRA Round-Up. This summer conference combines agricultural tours, educational programs, the JRA annual meeting and LOTS of fun.

This year’s Round-Up will be held in Tennessee and Kentucky based out of Nashville with agriculture and educational experiences that will amaze you.

The dates will be July 13-18, 2021.

Tapping into the resources of both the University of Tennessee and the University of Kentucky, participants will have the opportunity to engage in educational and interactive site visits pertaining to various aspects of the beef industry. One highlight will be the University of Kentucky Grain and Forage Center of Excellence.

Participants will also visit the Owensboro Riverport and have a chance to visit the world’s largest dark-fired tobacco grower.

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Throughout the event, attendees will participate in national contests. Contest participation contributes to awards for High Point Junior and Senior. Juniors also have the opportunity to participate in team challenges to compete for the overall Champion Team. These challenges are designed to create a fun experience and allow members to build teamwork skills with others from around the country.

REGISTRATION Round-Up is also the location of the annual Junior Red Angus membership meeting to conduct official business of the organization including the election of the board of directors.

Registration for Round-Up is due on May 1, 2021.

Scholarships are available; those applications are also due May 1. More information can be found online at http://redangus.org/jra/

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U P C O M I N G Mark your calendars as we head into the spring 2021 show season!

CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS

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Fort Worth, Texas - January 20, 2021

Springfield, Illinois — Feb. 25, 2021

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he Junior Red Angus Association prepares our members to be leaders, innovators, stewards and advocates. We prepare our members to go forth for the Red Angus breed, the beef industry, and agriculture; with knowledge and skill that will help you throughout your life. Membership in JRA is an essential part of your future within the Red Angus breed.

Our junior programs focus on building the breed and industry leaders through events that allow members to grow their knowledge and enhance their skillset.

1. Are you passionate about the cattle industry?

2. Do you want to gain more industry experience, knowledge, and connections?

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If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you are a perfect candidate for JRA membership. The opportunity to become more involved and gain industry experience lies in front of you.

Getting involved is simple. We host events of all sizes at the local, state and national levels. National events include Round-Up, Young Stockman Program, the National Junior Red Angus Show and national contests.

State and regional events vary based on each area, so check with leaders in your area to see how you can get involved.

JRA is here to help you reach your full potential. We offer various travel scholarships to help offset the cost of attending JRA national events. The junior association also offers a beef industry scholarship to help members attend educational events offered throughout the industry. There is a place and an event for every member. We can’t wait to see you at one!

visit our website to join today: www.redangus.org/junior-red-angus/

3. Have you been looking for a way to become more involved with Red Angus?

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GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE EDG FINLEY 3121 – 3902053, Hadley Hartman, Nebraska

RESERVE JUNIOR FEMALE DDAD YOUNG COWGIRL – 4079958 Morley Griffith, Oklahoma

RESERVE OPEN FEMALE DDAD YOUNG COWGIRL – 4079958 Morley Griffith, Oklahoma

GRAND CHAMPION OPEN FEMALE TOP LINE RED PRINCESS 9060 – 4175234 Hadley Hartman, Nebraska

RESERVE OPEN BULL MF JOKER 962 - 4269897 Avery McMurphy, Oklahoma

GRAND CHAMPION OPEN BULL TWG RED EYE SPECIAL 301F, Timber Creek Ranch / Kip Wallace, Oklahoma JAN 2021

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JUNIOR SHOW JUDGE — AMANDA SCHNOOR, CALIFORNIA

n ov . 1 5 , 2 0 2 0 — l oui s v il l e , K Y OPEN SHOW JUDGE — CORBIN COWLES, KENTUCKY

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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE TC INGRID 64G - 4137006, Cass Kleeman, Missouri

RESERVE JUNIOR FEMALE ROJAS ITS GOOD TO BE QUEEN - 4130122 Madison Fischer, Texas

RESERVE OPEN FEMALE HEH FAITH 15 - 4294745 Hadley Hartman, Nebraska

GRAND CHAMPION OPEN FEMALE TC INGRID 64G - 4137006, Cass Kleeman, Missouri

RESERVE OPEN BULL H/H LCC KODIAK 8653 - 4120632 Harmony Hill, Montana

GRAND CHAMPION OPEN BULL TWG RED EYE SPECIAL 301F, Timber Creek Ranch / Kip Wallace - Oklahoma JAN 2021

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TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE 2020 BET ON RED A HUGE SUCCESS!

It was an unconventional event in an unconventional year, but what a success the 2020 Bet on Red turned out to be!

Thank you to all of the consignors, exhibitors, buyers, and sponsors who made this event possible.

Bet On Red

DONATION HEIFER WINNER | 2020 BET ON RED

Each year, Bet on Red consignors fund a futurity show for junior buyers. This year, over $3500 was awarded to the Juniors who brought their purchases back from 2019, to show at the 2020 Red Western Classic in Reno, Nevada.

CHAMPION FUTURITY HEIFER

The 2020 Champion Futurity heifer was OWNG Adira 1966, purchased by Cason Ricksger in the 2019 Bet on Red. Congratulations Cason!

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Elle Murray, Lebanon, Oregon. A huge thank you to Glen and Karen Raisland for their generous donation!

Congratulations Elle!

HIGH SELLING LOT | 2020 BET ON RED

Lot 21A, LASO Dory Jiba Z121H, sold for $16,000.

Consigned by Lautenschlager & Sons Red Angus, Endicott Washington. Purchased by Aven Moon & Gold Standard Livestock JAN 2021

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oct. 29, 2020 — reno, nv

RED WESTERN CLASSIC — RENO, NV

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE SIX MILE ELLIE 205G – 4156682, Addison Vowell, Mississippi

RESERVE JUNIOR FEMALE 6R CAMEO 618D - 3525493 Jamie Whitaker, Oregon

RESERVE OPEN FEMALE H/H MS PRIDE 0156 - 4308511 Harmony Hill / Kaylee Brag, Texas

GRAND CHAMPION OPEN FEMALE H/H DRAMA QUEEN 0152 - 4308515, Harmony Hill / Kambrie Murray, Oregon

RESERVE OPEN BULL HRA GRIDIRON 001H - 4298471 Haun Red Angus, Idaho

GRAND CHAMPION OPEN BULL 9MILE REBELDE - 3944087, 6R Ranch, Oregon JAN 2021

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JUNIOR SHOW JUDGE — BRAD AND DAWN GOHR, OREGON OPEN SHOW JUDGE — DR. CLINT RUSK, OKLAHOMA VOLUME 2 : ISSUE 4

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What is your favorite thing about your job?

My favorite part of my job is connecting and creating relationships with the members! I think we have an amazing team at Red Angus that strives to make our members successful as well as the breed.

redspro & registry specialist

What are your hobbies?

My favorite cattle show by far is Denver. I have been attending since I was young and NWSS will always hold some great memories. It’s always a great way to kick the year off!

tell us a bit about yourself.

I’m a Colorado native who grew up in a small town on the western slope. My family raised pigs, so cattle is all new to me. My family owns a meat packing company in Salida, Colorado, called Scanga Meats. After graduating, I moved to Denver where a lot of my family resides to be closer to them. I joined Red Angus a little over a year and half ago and love every moment of it.

What is your favorite thing about your job? redspro & registry specialist

The best part of my job is hearing members get excited about new ideas we are developing in the breed. The Red Angus team is constantly working to push the breed to the next level. It’s motivating to hear members are just as excited, and that we are all working towards our vision!

What are your hobbies?

I like basically anything that puts me outside - hiking, biking, camping, etc. Since I’m getting married in eight months, wedding planning has also become a hobby of mine.

tell us a bit about yourself.

I come from a big family with a little cow-calf ranch on the island of Kauai in the middle of the Pacific. My sisters and I raised steers, goats and sheep to show for our local 4-H club. I graduated this past May from Colorado State with a bachelor’s in animal science. I plan to get married next year and continue my career with the Red Angus Association of America.

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Your herd is covered.

On the ranch, you make decisions using visual appraisal every day. But what about the traits you don’t see? That’s where NEOGEN’s® GGP comes into play. We’ve loaded the most informative markers and filled in the gaps to provide you with the most complete and powerful seedstock selection tool in the industry.

So, you can be sure those lines in the tag are working overtime for you to provide confidence in selection decisions that help bolster your reputation amongst your herd and customers for generations to come.

GGP’s markers have you covered and informed. Leverage GGP today by contacting your breed association or go to genomics.neogen.com/en/ggp-beef

© NEOGEN Corporation, 2020. NEOGEN is a registered trademark of NEOGEN Corporation.

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Chicken and Dumplings

INGREDIENTS: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

DIRECTIONS::

1 small chopped onion

Step 1: Combine the chicken, butter, soup and onion in a crockpot and fill with enough water to cover the ingredients.

2 tablespoons of butter

Step 2: Cook for 5 to 6 hours on high.

2 cans of condensed cream of chicken soup 2 packages of refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

Step 3: 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

Step 4: Add salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy with cheese and crackers!

* T I P : Make sure to bring a crockpot liner for easy cleanup after the crew is fed!

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Andrea Rutledge, Montana PRESIDENT

jraandrea1@gmail.com

Izzy McGibbon, Arizona VICE PRESIDENT

jraizzy1@gmail.com

Tiffany Watkins, Florida S E C R E TA R Y

jratiffany@gmail.com

Mia Gibson, Iowa DIRECTOR

jramiagibson@gmail.com

Peyton Nagel, Illinois DIRECTOR

jrapeyton@gmail.com

Isaac Berg, Minnesota DIRECTOR

jraisaac1@gmail.com

Kim Heller, RAAA

SAVE THE DATE

D I R E C T O R O F E D U C AT I O N A N D JUNIOR PROGRAMS

juniors@redangus.org

January 4-5, 2021

J u n i or Re d Ang us Sh o w at C a tt l e me n’s Congres s

June 21-26, 2021

National Junior Red Angus Show at NAJRAE, Tennessee

July 13-18, 2021

@J U NI O R R E DANGU S www.redangus.org/jra

Round-Up and Annual Meeting, Tennessee/Kentucky

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he Red Angus Association of America is pleased to award a minimum of five $1,000 college scholarships through the support of the Red Angus Foundation, Inc. The following criteria will be used to determine eligibility: • Applicant must be a current JRA member in good standing with the RAAA at the time of application.

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Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a current college freshman with definite plans to enroll in post-secondary education in the fall of the application year.

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Complete applications must be submitted by February 15, 2021. Applications will only be accepted via the online portal.

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Scholarship awards are not limited to one year.

Last year’s recipients may submit a scholarship application for the current year.

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The online application requires the following elements submitted via the online portal: resume, current transcript, head and shoulders photograph and three letters of reference (must meet the February 15 deadline).

JRA members must register online at redangus.awardspring. com. Once registered with the site, the application contains several short answer questions. You can access the application to review the questions prior to completing and submitting the application for scholarship consideration.

If you have questions about the scholarship process, please contact Kim Heller at juniors@ redangus.org.

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Director of Education and Junior Programs

RAM Advertising Director and Editorial Coordinator

receptionist@redangus.org

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ADVERTISING DEADLINES

18335 E 103rd Ave, Suite 202 Commerce City, CO 80022 (940) 387-3502 EXT 2 | Fax (888)892-6052 RedAngus.org Show Programs Coordinator/Buckle & Banner Editor — Chessie Mitchell (903) 563-1286 | chessie@redangus.org

December 1st

March (Winter Show Headlines)

March 5th

June (Spring Show Headlines)

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September (Summer Show Headlines)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Tags and Show Program Specialist — Jeananne Drouhard (940) 387-3502 EXT 18 | jeananne@redangus.org

Published four times annually by the Red Angus Association of America at the national headquarters (18335 E 103rd Avenue, Suite 202, Commerce City, CO 80022). A non-political magazine dedicated to the promotion and improvement of breeding, showing, feeding and marketing Red Angus cattle.

ADVERTISING RATES, SIZES & DEADLINES Display Advertising Rates Full Page $500 ½ Page $325 ¼ Page $225 Back Cover $1,000 Inside Front Cover $625 Inside Back Cover

January (Fall Show Headlines)

EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING POLICY Advertising and editorial content are not limited to any particular class of product or subject matter. However, we reserve the right to refuse publication of any material not within the bounds of high agricultural ethics. While we devote the utmost care to the preparation of each advertisement, we cannot be held responsible for ads received after the ad deadline. Furthermore, the accuracy and content of copy received over the telephone is entirely the responsibility of the advertiser. No adjustment for incorrect ad copy will be considered for ads that are received after the ad deadline or that are placed over the telephone.

$625

Advertising Sizes Full Page: Ad size- 7.625 in x 10 in.

Trim: 8.5 in x 11 in Full Bleed: 8.75 in x 11.25 in ½ Page Horizontal: 7.625 in x 4.875 in

All unused reserved advertising space that is not canceled by the advertising deadline will be fully billed to the advertiser.

*No Bleed ¼ Page: 3.625 in x 4.875 in *No Bleed

GENESEEK ....................................................................

HARMONY HILL ...........................................................

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LEGACY LIVESTOCK IMAGING .................................

MAJESTIC MEADOWS ...............................................

MCMURPHY FARMS ...................................................

NAJRAE ........................................................................

POWER PLUS CATTLE ................................................

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TRADEMARK GENETICS ..........................................

WALTER CATTLE COMPANY ...................................

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