JRA Rundown September 2025

 

The Future of Red Angus is in Great Hands!


Please join us in congratulating the 2025–2026 Junior Red Angus Board of Directors—a team of driven, passionate leaders from across the country who are committed to growing our junior program. We can’t wait to see what this team accomplishes!


Top Row (left to right): Peyton Andras, IL; J.D. Miller, SC; Zane Downey, MT

Bottom Row (left to right): Addison Green Russell, KS; Taryn Cox, WA; Gracie Rogers, MO;

ï»żAliceson Stranberg, SD; Claire McIntyre, MO

 

Round-Up Recap!

July 14-18, 2025 ~ Montana


What a crew! This year’s Round-Up brought together 46 people—including 33 enthusiastic junior members, 10 awesome adults and chaperones, 2 dedicated staff, and 1 media intern capturing it all. Together, we explored the heart of the region, with stops highlighting some of its most important agricultural commodities.


Stops included the following: Yellowstone Cattle Feeders, PAYS Public Auction Yard, Pictograph Cave State Park, Midland Bull Test, The Producer Partnership, Montana State Food Product Development Lab, Alpacas of Montana, Green Mountain Angus, Montana Silversmith, and Beartooth Ranch


Team Activities: Participants teamed up to develop and perform a commercial promoting a new agricultural product of their own creation. In addition, teams worked together to design a sales poster for a production sale, combining creativity with marketing skills. These projects emphasized creativity and collaboration, while also building real-world skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork—skills that are essential in both agriculture and leadership roles.


Stay tuned for 2026 dates and location!


 

Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation Auction

Junior Fund Lots! The Red Angus Stakeholders Foundation (RASF) Auction takes place annually at the National Red Angus Convention. Each year, a variety of unique auction lots are offered, ranging from elite Red Angus genetics and custom experiences to artwork, jewelry, and practical cattle equipment. What makes this auction especially meaningful is that specific lots are designated to directly benefit junior programs. Proceeds from these items go toward funding scholarships, leadership events such as Round-Up and SPARK, as well as contest awards and recognition programs.


By investing in these auction items, buyers aren’t just purchasing a product—they’re making an investment in the next generation of Red Angus leaders.


Sale Date: September 10, 2025 at 7:30 CDT on DVAuctions

 

Fuel Your Future at

It’s official—SPARK is coming back in 2026! Thanks to the generous support of GKB Cattle, juniors will once again have the chance to gather, grow, and ignite their leadership skills at SPARK 2026!


📅 Tentative Dates: April 9–12, 2026

📝 Applications Open: November 2025

🚹 Only 20 spots available!

✅ Juniors who attended last year are eligible to apply again

⏳ Deadline to Apply: January 9, 2026


Mark your calendars and get ready—More information coming soon!

Save the Date for the 2026 Red Angus Youth Expo!

🌿🐅 Get ready to ROAR into Madison, Wisconsin, June 21–26, for the 2026 Red Angus Youth Expo (RAYE)! Hosted by RAAA and JRA, this wild adventure is packed with education, competitions, and the National Junior Red Angus Shows. Don’t miss it!


More information coming soon on the Red Angus Youth Expo Website.

JRA Princess

Quote of the Month


Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.

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-Vince Lombardi


 

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