— Nov. 13, 2024 —

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. CST

Topic: New Red Angus Marketing Opportunity with Sustainable Beef, LLC

We welcome all Red Angus breeders and commercial producers to join Kyley DeVoe, RAAA president, Tom Brink, CEO, and Kelly Smith, commercial marketing director, on a Zoom call to learn more about the exciting marketing opportunity that Red Angus has established with Sustainable Beef, LLC, North Platte, Nebraska.

The first 25-30 minutes of the meeting will be dedicated to explaining how Sustainable Beef’s ground-breaking fed cattle pricing grid will work, and how commercial ranchers can take advantage of what we believe is the most Red Angus-friendly grid in the industry. A question/answer session will follow this presentation. Participants are encouraged to email in their questions. They will be read aloud and responded to live on the call. This is a ground-breaking moment in the history of the breed. Mark your calendar and don’t miss it!

More information forthcoming.

Last week, the RAAA Board of Directors voted to increase the Affiliate Grant Program

budget from $6,000 to $15,000 after a surge in AGP applications during the first quarter

of FY 2024-25. The RAAA is pleased to see the renewed interest in the AGP following

several years of decline. The AGP provides affiliates with funding to supplement the

promotional efforts of the national office through their own creative venues. Supported

AGP projects include print advertising, educational events and promotional videos.

“Increasing the AGP budget is a strategic investment in our affiliates and the overall

health of the Red Angus community,” said RAAA President Kyley DeVoe. “This

adjustment will enable us to adequately support the growing number of applications and

demonstrates RAAA’s commitment to supporting affiliate success.”

RAAA encourages affiliates to continue submitting applications, especially given the

increased funds resulting from the budget increase. The AGP application form can be

found at this link. Applications should be submitted to katiemartin@redangus.org.

 Recommended Due Date: Nov. 27

The Spring 2024 Heifer Exposure request was made in August. Please submit your report once heifers are through being exposed for breeding. While there is a recommended, penalties will not occur if missed and heifer exposure can be submitted any time.

How to Submit Data Online Via REDSPro:

1. Navigate to: Data Entry > Online > Manual Job.
2. Enter a title and select Heifer Exposure Report as the Job Type.
3. From the Preload Animals box select Spring Heifer Exposure_2024, then click Start New Job.
4. Enter the necessary information for each animal then continue to next steps and Final Submit to process the job.

 More data means increased accuracy and better selection decisions!

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Registration Department at data@redangus.org.

As the holiday season approaches the RAAA office will be closed on the following dates to allow our team to celebrate with friends and family:

• Thanksgiving - Nov. 28-29
• Christmas - Dec. 24-25
• New Year's Day - Dec. 31-Jan. 1

We wish you a joyful holiday season!

RAAA now offers 840 EIDs for purchase that can be used for non-value-added program cattle, suitable for use with bulls, cows and calves. Bags of 20 are available for $60 and applicators are $40.

To purchase, you need a premise ID from your State Animal Health office. Find more information on obtaining a premise ID here.

840 EIDs are an accepted form of permanent identification with RAAA. One of these secondary identifiers must accompany it:

• Dangle tag present in either ear with the corresponding EID number and/or animal ID number.
• Tattoo (with Herd Prefix and individual animal ID)
• Brand (with Herd Prefix and individual animal ID)
• DNA sample on file

To order, email the registration department at data@redangus.org with tag quantity, account number and premise ID.

Note: These tags are not tied to any of the value-added tags programs through RAAA. For more information on enrolling in those programs or eligibility, contact tags@redangus.org. 

• DNA Required on Show Cattle
• 1B Rule Update
• Multiple Payment Options Available
• Sale Catalog Data Extract Reports now in REDSPro
• Red Angus Feeder Marketing Field Day

Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the Southern Plains was steady with Northern Plains trade lower. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were steady to slightly higher. Live cattle and feeder cattle futures closed the week lower. The dressed beef cutouts and corn were both lower.

Nov. 9 | Kentucky - Tennessee Red Angus Association Marketing Field Day

Deadlines

Nov. 8 | Ad creative deadline for Red Angus Magazine

Nov. 15 | Entry deadline for Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, Texas

Nov. 20 | Entry deadline for Cattlemen's Congress, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Nov. 20 | Entry deadline for National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colorado

Nov. 27 | Spring heifer exposure due

Dec. 1 | Junior ownership due for Cattlemen's Congress, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Dec. 1 | Junior ownership due for National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colorado

Dec. 5 | Late entry deadline for Cattlemen's Congress, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma



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