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3-3-21 AJ DailyFrostbite: Not Just a Risk for Newborns, adapted from a release by Heather Smith Thomas, Angus Beef Bulletin. To learn more, visit http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2021/02feb21/0221hn_Frostbite.html.NCBA Welcomes Discussion on Cattle Market Transparency Act, adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. To read more, go to https://www.ncba.org/newsreleases.aspx?newsid=7438.U.S. Cattle Producers Rally Around the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021, adapted from a release by Lia Bondo, USCA. More information can be found at https://us9.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=c35966bef9b816acff772766f&id=df4f5a12e5.Farm Bureau Supports Cattle Market Transparency, adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation. For more information visit https://www.fb.org/newsroom/farm-bureau-supports-cattle-market-transparency.

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3-2-21 AJ DailyUnglamorous, but Important, adapted from a release by Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension. To learn more, visit http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2021/02feb21/0221mg_ThirdStage.html.USDA Invests $42 Million in Distance Learning and Telemedicine Infrastructure, adapted from a release by USDA. For more information, go to https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/usda-invests-42-million-distance-learning-and-telemedicine-infrastructure-9#:~:text=Contact%20Us-,USDA%20Invests%20%2442%20Million%20in%20Distance%20Learning%20and%20Telemedicine,Improve%20Education%20and%20Health%20Outcomes&text=The%20United%20States%20Department%20of,health%20care%20and%20educational%20opportunities.Legislation Introduced to Expand and Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities, adapted from a release by the United States Cattlemen's Association. The full release can be found at https://mailchi.mp/uscattlemen/legislation-introduced-to-expand-strengthen-local-meat-processing-capabilities?e=b6955d0133.

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3-1-21 AJ DailyCautions Against Cold Stress, adapted from a release by Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension. For more information please visit http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2021/02feb21/0221mg_ColdStress.html.Vaccines Made Available to Cargill Front-line Employees in Protein Facilities Across Multiple States, adapted from a release by Cargill. More information can be found at https://www.cargill.com/2021/vaccines-made-available-to-cargill-front-line-employees.Farmers Union Kicks Off 119th Anniversary Convention, adapted from a release by Hannah Packman, National Farmers Union. Information about the convention including convention programming is available at https://nfu.org/convention/. Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.

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2-26-21 AJ DailyWhat Matters More than Weight? Adapted from a release by Certified Angus Beef. To learn more or to register, visit https://www.cabcattle.com/webinars/.Ranch Group Defends Born, Raised and Slaughtered Standard for Federal Beef Procurement Programs, adapted from a release by R-Calf USA. For more information, go to https://www.r-calfusa.com/ranch-group-defends-born-raised-and-slaughtered-standard-for-federal-beef-procurement-programs/.2021 Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week is Driving Safety Home, adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation. More information can be found at https://www.fb.org/newsroom/2021-agricultural-safety-awareness-program-week-is-driving-safety-home.

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2-25-21 AJ Daily When and How to Check a Cow, adapted from an article by Heather Smith Thomas, Angus Beef Bulletin. For more information, please visit http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2021/02feb21/0221mg_CheckCow.html.Farmers Union Ready to Work with Secretary Vilsack to Strengthen Farm System, adapted from a release by Hannah Packman, National Farmers Union. For more information, go to https://nfu.org/2021/02/23/farmers-union-ready-to-work-with-secretary-vilsack-to-strengthen-farm-system/.AFBF Applauds CFAP Application Deadline Extension, adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation. More information is available at https://www.fb.org/newsroom/afbf-applauds-cfap-application-deadline-extension. Today's AJ Daily was compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.

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2-24-21 AJ DailyDifferentiating the Value of Feeder Cattle, adapted from a release by Whitney Whitaker, Angus Communications. To read more visit http://www.angus.org/Pub/Newsroom/Releases/022321-revolutionary-mkting-webinar.aspx?utm_source=NewsFeed&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=022321-revolutionary-mkting-webinar. To watch the recorded webinar, go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB6gtLnbxirA5YJVOtqmQB_u7N2Yqk1ec. Farm Bureau Congratulates Tom Vilsack on Confirmation, adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation. For more information, please visit https://www.fb.org/newsroom/farm-bureau-congratulates-tom-vilsack-on-confirmation. NCBA Delivers State of the Industry Address During Virtual Winter Reboot, adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. More information can be found at https://www.ncba.org/newsreleases.aspx?newsid=7435. Today's AJ Daily was compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.

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2-23-21 AJ DailyEvaluate your Calving Distribution, adapted from an article by Linda Geist, University of Missouri Extension. To read more, visit http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2021/02feb21/0221fp_Distribution.html. U.S. Total Red Meat and Poultry Consumption, adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group. For more information, go to http://www.dailylivestockreport.com/documents/dlr%2002-23-21.pdf. PLC Announces 2021 Legislative Conference, adapted from a release by the Public Lands Council. To learn more or to register, visit http://publiclandscouncil.org/2021/02/23/plc-announces-2021-legislative-conference/.

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2-22-21 AJ DailyAre Your Cows Too Big? adapted from a release by Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University. To read more, please visit http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2021/01jan21/0121hn_CowSize.html. USCA Calls for the Halt of Namibian Beef Imports, adapted from a release by the United States Cattlemen's Association. For more information, go to https://mailchi.mp/uscattlemen/usca-calls-for-the-halt-of-namibian-beef-imports?e=b6955d0133. Statement on Change to Definition of 'Agricultural Products' in Reporting Trade Data, adapted from a release by the USDA. More information is available at https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/02/19/statement-change-definition-agricultural-products-reporting-trade.

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2-19-21 AJ DailyRecordkeeping — A Profit Essential, adapted from an article by Megan Silveira, Angus Journal. To read more, visit the Angus Journal's website at https://www.angusjournal.net/post/recordkeeping-a-profit-essential. Battling Through the Winter Storm, adapted from a release by Kay Ledbetter, Texas AgriLife Communications. For more information, go to https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2021/02/17/battling-through-the-winter-storm/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AgrilifeToday+%28AgriLife+Today%29.USDA, FDA Underscore No Transmission of COVID-19 Through Food or Food Packaging, adapted from a release by the USDA. The full release is available at https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/covid-19-update-usda-fda-underscore-current-epidemiologic-and-scientific-information-indicating-no#:~:text=After%20more%20than%20a%20year,credible%20evidence%20of%20food%20or. —Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal

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2-18-21 AJ DailyUshering in "New Frontier" for Ag, adapted from a release by Kindra Gordon, Angus Journal. To read more, visit https://www.angusjournal.net/post/ushering-in-new-frontier-for-ag. Cold Weather, Grade Expectations, adapted from a release by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef, LLC. To read more, go to https://www.cabcattle.com/cold-weather-grade-expectations/. CattleFax Cow-Calf Survey Released, adapted from a release by CattleFax. The survey is available at https://www.cattlefax.com/#!/about/2020-cow-calf-survey.

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