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11-13-23 AJ Daily

Roll of Victory Winners Awarded at the 2023 Angus Convention
Adapted from a release by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications

USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates: Livestock
Adapted from a release by the USDA

NCBA Again Strongly Opposes USDA’s Decision to Allow Paraguayan Beef Imports
Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. 

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11-10-23 AJ Daily

Lower Cattle Numbers, Higher Optimism 
Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media

Top Sire Honored at the 2023 Angus Convention
Adapted from a release by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications

R-CALF USA Applauds New Origin Requirements for USDA Food Purchases
Adapted from a release by R-CALF USA

Cattle Producers Commend Biden Administration for Competition Initiative
Adapted from a release by Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen’s Association

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Angus breeders have long focused on what drives ultimate demand for their genetics: consumer demand. 

Jim Brinkley, Milan, Mo., who served as the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Board chair this past year, shares that’s more evident than ever in this year where fed cattle numbers declined 3%, but supply increased slightly. CAB sales totaled 1.227 billion pounds.

“CAB with what they’ve accomplished this year and the future sure looks bright for them,” Brinkley says. “Quality beef, it's not going to go out of style.”

From strong bull sales to advancements in the breed, Brinkley says there’s a lot of reasons for optimism across the industry. 

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11-9-23 AJ Daily

Progress Behind, Progress Ahead
Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media

Middle Meats and Supply Driving Fourth-Quarter Spreads
Adapted from a release by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef

USDA Announces Progress to Further Competition in Agriculture, Level Playing Field for Farmers
Adapted from a release by the USDA

NFU Statement on Finalized USDA Poultry Transparency Rule 
Adapted from a release by Ross Hettervig, National Farmers Union

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When you’re No. 1, it takes internal drive to keep pushing forward. 

Barry Pollard, recently elected president and chairman of the American Angus Association Board of Directors, says the breed has that going for it. From staff to Board members to involved breeders at every level, they’ve been making improvements this past year and he says he looks to continue that in the coming year.

They’ve added new expected progeny differences (EPDs), and while that may seem overwhelming to some, Pollard says, it allows for the most complete genetic characterization of Angus cattle. 

“It gives every member a chance to pick out those EPDs that are most important to them in the herd that they’re trying to design for themselves,” he says. “So those types of things are going to be necessary to keep us on top.” 

Hear Pollard’s thoughts on the importance of the commercial cattlemen and what he’s most looking forward to in the year ahead.

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American Angus Association Concludes Strong Fiscal Year
New Leadership Elected to American Angus Association Board of Directors 

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11-8-23 AJ Daily

Remaining Relevant: Access to Data, Coordination and Competition 
Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media

CAB Insider: Market Update
Adapted from an article by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef

Mouthfeel of Food Determines Whether People Go Back for Seconds
Adapted from a release by Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife

Foreign Investment in U.S. Ag Land — The Latest Numbers
Adapted from a Market Intel article by Daniel Munch, American Farm Bureau Federation

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A conservative approach to the budget, while remaining aggressive in delivering tools and services — that’s how newly elected vice president and vice chairman of the Board, Jonathan Perry, Fayetteville, Tenn., describes the American Angus Association’s approach to financials.

Every entity had a positive bottom line, and managed to balance revenue even as inflation grew costs as well. 

The Association has a strong investment portfolio, which rebounded to an 11% gain after last year’s 15% loss.  Nearly 70% of that investment income is restricted, or earmarked for specific needs that the previous Board identified such as building maintenance, technology upgrades or scholarships.

“We had a great year. Just remember that one of the reasons we are where we are today is because we had foresight in individuals that sat on this board way before we did that watched that bottom line and left the funds available for us to be able to utilize them when things came along that we needed to add to or invest in for our membership.”

Listen to the Tennessee cattle breeder give a full update in this piece from the recent Angus Convention.

RELATED READING:
American Angus Association Concludes Strong Fiscal Year
New Leadership Elected to American Angus Association Board of Directors 

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11-7-23 AJ Daily

A Positive Bottom Line Bodes Well for Angus Membership
Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Media

American Angus Association Concludes a Strong Fiscal Year
Adapted from a release by Katelyn Engel, Angus Communications
 
USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2033
Adapted from a release by the USDA 

Cattle Market Volatility Increasing Risk for Farmers, May Lead to Record Beef Prices
Adapted from a Market Intel article by Bernt Nelson, American Farm Bureau Federation

Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net.

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11-6-23 AJ Daily

New Leadership Elected to the American Angus Association Board of Directors
Adapted from a release by Katelyn Engel, Angus Communications

Backgrounded Cattle are a Special Breed
Adapted from an article by Chr. Hansen

Ranking Member David Scott Calls for One-Year Extension of 2018 Farm Bill
Adapted from a release by the House Agriculture Democrats

AFBF Celebrates Court Order That EPA Follow Science
Adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation

Daily Livestock Report for 11-06-2023 — HPAI Update
Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group

Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. 

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11-03-23 AJ Daily

Good from the Start: Learning to Manage Young Bulls Properly Can Pay Dividends
Adapted from an article by Megan Silveira, Angus Journal

2024 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Honorees Announced
Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

Secretary Vilsack Highlights USDA’s Commitment to Future Generations in Agriculture
Adapted from a release by the USDA 

Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. 

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