— November 4, 2026 —

Coming Up:

• November 13: Registry Program Manager Applications Due
• November 22: January Red Angus Magazine Ad Reservations
• November 25: Cattlemen's Congress Breeding Cattle Entry Deadline



Explore This Week's News:

• How to Order DNA Supplies in REDSPro
• Cattlemen's Congress Entries & Junior News
• EID Tag Ordering Information
• Red Angus Featured on The American Rancher
• Upcoming Shows, Events & Deadlines

Ordering DNA testing supplies is easy through your REDSPro member account. Follow these steps to select your supplies, review your order and complete your purchase online!

Step 1: Access Order DNA Supplies

1. Log in to your REDSPro member account.
2. Select DNA from the main navigation menu.
3. Click Order DNA Supplies from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: Select Your DNA Supplies

Enter the quantity of each supply you wish to order.

Important Reminders:

• Hair cards and blood cards must be ordered in quantities of at least five.
• An additional $5 fee applies when submitting hair cards for DNA testing.
• Do not submit blood cards for twin animals.

Step 3: Review Fees

1. Click the Fees tab.
2. Review your supply quantities and associated charges, including any applicable Oklahoma sales tax.

Step 4: Verify Your Shipping Address

1. Click the Shipping Address tab.
2. Review the address automatically populated from your member account.
3. If needed, select the option to enter an alternate shipping address.
4. Confirm all shipping information is correct.

Step 5: Review Your Order

Before proceeding, confirm:

• Supply selections and quantities are correct.
• Hair and blood card minimum quantities are met, if applicable.
• Fees and applicable taxes have been reviewed.
• Shipping information is accurate.

Step 6: Continue to Next Step

Once your order details are correct, click Continue to Next Step.

Step 7: Complete Error Checks

The system will run an error check. Click Continue to Next Step to proceed.

Step 8: Submit Payment

On the invoice page, enter your credit card or eCheck payment information. Click Final Submit to complete your order.

Please Note: Any additional shipping charges will be billed to your member account by RAAA staff.

The Red Angus Association of America is hiring!

The Red Angus Association of America is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to lead our Registry Department and help deliver exceptional service to our members.

This position plays an important role in overseeing registry operations, supporting and developing staff, maintaining data integrity and improving the overall member experience.

Located in: Oklahoma City, OK

Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to careers@redangus.org

Join our team and help support the people and programs behind the Red Angus breed!

The New Year is fast approaching, don't fall behind on advertising your sale!

For the January issue of RAM, All Member News, Sale Reports and Advertising Reservations are due November 22.

Ad Artwork is due December 1.

Have a sale planned for early February? The January issue is an ideal opportunity to put your program in front of readers ahead of sale season and keep your upcoming event top of mind!

Looking ahead to 2027: Now is a great time to start planning your advertising strategy! Contact our team to learn more about 5X and 10X insertion plans and how you can maintain a consistent presence in the Red Angus Magazine throughout the year.

For Ad Reservations or Questions Contact:

Faye Smith: faye@redangus.org

Jennifer Hudlow: jenniferhudlow@redangus.org

All entries will be completed through X-PO.org, the official show management program of Cattlemen’s Congress. Note the other key entry dates below:

2027 RED ANGUS NATIONAL SHOW

Cattlemen’s Congress – Oklahoma City, OK January 2 - 7, 2027

(National Open, GGP/PGS & Pen Show - Junior Regional Show)

https://cattlemenscongress.com/show-information/premium-book/

Red Angus Bull, Female & Percentage Shows For Both Open & Junior Shows

New For 2027 Open Phenotype/Genotype Bull & Female Show

Judges: Junior - Jeff Sargent, TX

 Open - Chris Styles, SD

 GGP/PGS - Charlie Boyd, KY

 Pens - Sammie Charriere, WA

Upcoming Deadlines:

• November 25: Breeding cattle entry deadline
• December 1: Junior ownership deadline
• December 5: Breeding cattle late entry and substitution deadline

Show Schedule:

January 1 - Cattle arrival begins

January 3 - Cattle check-in

Starting with checking tattoos and EIDs in the stalls at 9:00am

Registration Papers at the RAAA booth starting at 3:00pm

January 5 - 9:00 AM - National Red Angus PGS/GGP Female & Bull Show

1:00 PM - Regional Red Angus Junior Show

January 6 - 9:00 AM - National Red Angus Heifer & Bull Pen Show

2:30 PM - The Essentials Genetics Sale by Premium Beef Genetics

January 7 - 9:00 AM - National Red Angus Open Bull Show followed by the Open Female Show

Our fan-favorite fundraiser supporting the Junior Red Angus Association is back! Purchase an ear tag for your chance to win a cash prize and, more importantly, to help fund leadership, education, and hands-on opportunities for Red Angus youth across the country!

• Only 100 ear tags available, $100 each
• Final drawing will take place at Cattlemen’s Congress (you do not have to be present to win)
• $1,000 cash raffle prize

Catch a junior board member at any fall Red Angus event to get your tag, or contact one of them today: https://juniors.redangus.org/about/jra-board-of-directors/

A big thank you to Cactus Engraving for donating the tags again for the second year!

The fall feeder cattle marketing season is upon us! Don't forget to fill out your Stockyard Submission form so that the Red Angus team can help add visibility to your calves. 

If you have questions or need further assistance, please reach out to your local Commercial Marketing Specialist to inform them of your Angus Access and/or Allied Access calves selling. 

Preparing for an upcoming fall sale? Red Angus Association of America staff are available to attend member sales at no cost to producers.

Producers interested in having an RAAA staff member attend their sale must submit a request in advance by completing the short form below. To be eligible for staff attendance, producers must be transferring registered Red Angus animals sold through the sale.

When the sale schedule allows, RAAA staff also appreciate the opportunity to speak briefly from the block prior to the sale to share Association updates and connect with those in attendance.

Planning an upcoming sale? Submit your staff attendance request today.

• September 2026 Board of Director Meeting Updates
• 2026 GridMaster Challenge Winners
• Hobby Farm or Business Operation?
• National Cattle Evaluation
• FAQs: Parentage Verification & DNA Testing
• Paperless Billing & Magazine Delivery Updates
• Improving the Accuracy of EPDs on Imported Cattle
• Red Angus Foundation Inc. Invests in Dry Matter Intake Data
• RAAA Takes Important Steps to Prepare for Advanced Parentage Verification Technology
• The Hair Shedding EPD - Recording Now Available

Compared to last week, fed cattle trade in the North & South Plains was about steady. Feeder cattle and stocker calves were slightly higher. Cattle futures collapsed with dressed beef cutouts and corn lower.

Deadlines

November 13 | Registry Program Manager Application Deadline

November 15 | Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Entry Deadline

November 20 | National Western Stock Show Entry Deadline

November 22 | January Red Angus Magazine Ad Reservations

November 25 | Cattlemen's Congress Breeding Cattle Entry Deadline

Upcoming Events

November 3-7 | Western National Red Angus Show - Reno NV

November 12-17 | North American International Livestock Exposition - Louisville, KY

January 2-7 | Cattlemen's Congress - Oklahoma City, OK

January 12-13 | National Western Stock Show - Denver, CO

January 27-31 | Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo - Fort Worth, TX

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