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January 17, 2017

MARK YOUR CALENDARS ...

2017 World Beef Expo

Announcing huge premium increase for the 25th anniversary show

January 17, 2017

CONFERENCE DATES ...

Texas Youth Cattle Conference dates

Youth can expand their knowledge about the Texas beef industry

January 17, 2017

01-21 growing mich ag conf

CATTLE INDUSTRY ...

Growing herds offset by strong demand

Brisk demand will keep prices from falling too much further

January 17, 2017

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CONFERENCE ...

Monett Beef and Dairy Conference

Long-running event teams up with Dairy Day

January 17, 2017

A key factor to keep in mind is that as calving draws near, the cow’s nutrient demands rise, and energy needs double once lactation starts. (Photo courtesy of Troy Walz)

CATTLE NUTRITION ...

When is protein supplement overfed?

Send forage samples for analysis for better idea of forage quality

January 19, 2017

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BULL SALE ...

Nat. Western Angus Bull Sale draws crowd

American Angus Association’s annual bull sale averages $6,805 per head

January 19, 2017

When scoring the cows, take notes and record the numbers. (NDSU Extension)

CATTLE INDUSTRY ...

Scoring cows helps cattle management

Scoring can help you decide which cows stay and which get sold

January 19, 2017

MARKETING ...

Beef checkoff focuses on moving supply

Helping consumers take advantage of larger beef supplies and lower prices

January 19, 2017

JUNIOR ANGUS ...

Madison to host 50th NJAS

The National Junior Angus Show will be hosted July 7-13, 2018

January 20, 2017

Charles W. and Judy Herbster, Herbster Angus Farms, Falls City, Neb., purchased the Angus Foundation Heifer Package for $170,000 at the 2017 National Western Angus Bull Sale, Jan. 11 in Denver, Colo. Doug and Sharon Stevenson, Basin Angus Ranch, Joliet, Mont., donated the heifer. Pictured from left are: Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president; Gabrielle Lemenager, National Junior Angus Board (NJAB) communications director; Miss American Angus Keegan Cassady; Macy Perry, NJAB chairman; Braden Henricks, NJAB Foundation director; Tim Marsdesen, NJAB leadership director; Reese Tuckwiller, NJAB vice chairman; Catie Hope, NJAB director; Maddi Butler, NJAB director; Katelyn Corsentino, NJAB membership director; Nicole Stevenson; Doug and Sharon Stevenson; Courtney B. Coughlin, Herbster Angus Farms; Charles W. Herbster; Chris Stephens, Angus Foundation assistant director of development; Allen Moczygemba, American Angus Association CEO; and at the halter lead is Brian Barragree. The package includes 30 days of free insurance from American Live Stock Insurance Co., Geneva, Ill.; free transportation to the buyer's ranch provided by Lathrop Livestock Transportation, Dundee, Ill.; and an advanced reproductive technology package from Trans Ova Genetics and its cloning division, ViaGen, Sioux Center, Iowa. Photo by Chris Jeffcoat, American Angus Association.

FUNDRAISER ...

Funds raised for youth, education

Angus Foundation Heifer and Featured Packages raise more than $265,000