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The Angus Foundation celebrated another successful fundraising effort during the 2025 Angus Convention in Kansas City, MO.

Many commodities are facing challenges right now, if not struggling.  But one sector that has enjoyed some success over the past 18 months to two years is cattle.  Kara Lee, Director of Producer Engagement at Angus Certified Beef, said 2024 was a great year.   “We were a...

According to the Angus Foundation, January successfully launched an exciting new year, bringing with it numerous opportunities to advance education, youth, and research.  Thanks to the enthusiastic and generous support garnered through the events held in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, this year is shaping up to be another year of impact for the Foundation.  Contributio

Thanks to a dedicated group of 16 Angus breeders, the Fund the Future Campaign garnered $36,400 for the Angus Fund in fiscal year 2024.  The funds help support the Foundation’s mission and events like the Beef Leaders Institute and Young Cattlemen’s Conference.  The Angus Foundatio...

A collaboration of Angus producing nations recently released a new tool for cattle producers to use in international commerce involving the breed.

While we’re over two months in, many questions remain about 2023, and how the year head will impact the farming community.  Dr. Phil Bass, Meat Science Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho, said he’ll keep a close eye on the weather in the weeks and months to come.  He noted note only does ...

The Angus Foundation held its second annual Angus Day of Giving on May 17th, and raised over $55,000. Those funds will be used to further its mission of supporting Angus youth, education, and research efforts. The event celebrates the day George Grant brought the first Angus bulls to Victoria, Kansas, in 1873 ...

The primary focus for the American Angus Association has remained unchanged generation after generation, providing the best cow and best bull to ensure producers have the best bottom line at sales time. Jeff Mafi, regional manager with the American Angus Association, said one of their top priorities is to have the most robust and up-to-date genetic database ...

In Today's Future of Farming, JonWyn Ayres, the 2021-2022 Oregon FFA Secretary, explains why she's so passionate about the cattle industry, specifically the angus breed. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

To thrive in the environments beef producers have created for them, cattle must have access to basic cattle health and welfare. Among them, the ability to perform natural behaviors. “Whether that's standing, lying, playing, seeking shade, I think there's a lot of opportunities for the animal to do those things in the facilities we currently have. They ...