Red Angus Remarks

We decided to added a bonus episode to the the Bull Stud and Semen Marketing Series.  We are excited to share our conversation with Steven Rogers, owner of Show Me Genetic Services in Stafford, MO.  Steven gives a very unique insights to the workings of a Semen Collection Facility.  He has a true heart for education and has a passion for helping his customers find success when collecting bulls.  On top of speaking about factors to ...

On our 6th and final episode in the Bull Stud and Semen Marketing Series, we are joined with Mike Marlow of Premium Beef Genetics.  Premium Beef Genetics has a very unique and expansive sire lineup from Red Angus operations from across North America.  The sire line up is well-rounded, bringing in sires that excel in the pasture to the show ring.  Mike and his team also offer a wide array of goods and services tied to cattle breedin...

On our fourth episode of the Bull Stud series, we are joined by Thomas Hamilton of ST Genetics to discuss their Red Angus sire line-up.  On top of discussing their sires, Thomas also provides what sets ST apart in the industry and the benefits of utilizing sexed semen.  Be sure to listen in!  Visit the link below to view ST's Red Angus sire lineup.

Links

https://www.stgen.com/sire-directory/beef-proof.aspx?proof=arlist&code=red...

On the third edition of the Bull Stud Series, we are joined by Bobby Strecker and Todd Sears of ABS, to discuss their Red Angus sire lineup.  Highlights include discussions around their tried and true sires, including Definitive, Energize, and Sandman.  We also discuss the junior sires including Eastwood, Confident, and Stockyard.  ABS has had numerous influential Red Angus sires over the years.  We enjoyed speaking with Bobby and ...

We are on to episode #2 in our Bull Stud Series.  Within this episode, we discuss Red Angus sires with Keenan Switzer of Beef-360.  Beef-360 has taken a very unique path on developing their sire lineup, where heavy emphasis has been placed on the maternal power, makeup, and longevity on each of the bulls they offer.  Discussion within this episode keeps coming back to the female and cow families behind each sire.  Emphasis is also ...

This week, we are kicking off a series of episodes where we have discussions with Bull Studs and Semen Marketing companies about their Red Angus sire lineups.  Spring breeding is beginning to ramp up and we often get questions in the field about what different sires to use in different situations.  In this episode with speak with Jon Herrick and Ryan Bodenhausen from Select Sires, where we highlight the tried and true Red Angus sir...

On this week's episode we hear from Annette Steffan on behalf of the North Dakota Red Angus Association.  This episode highlights a fantastic effort by State Affiliate to document history.  In honor of the ND Red Angus Association's 60th Anniversary, Annette spearheaded an effort to chronicle the history of the ND State Affiliate, the Red Angus breed, and key individuals whom helped establish the breed as main-stay in the Northern ...

Welcome back to "Red Angus Remarks"!  After a technical and weather-related hiatus, we are excited to share a conversation with Shaye Koester-Wanner.  Shaye has found ways to combine her passions for the beef industry, communications, and educating ranchers through numerous pathways.  Shaye hosts her own very successful podcast, "Casual Cattle Conversations", and offers mentoring and coaching services for aspiring podcasters and ra...

On this episode of "Red Angus Remarks", we hear from Trisha Glassinger of the RAAA Communications Department.  Trisha attended the annual NCBA Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show held in February in San Antonio, TX.  Trisha gives us her insights to events that occurred, highlighting the release of the Red Angus Press Release highlighting a new pricing grid for fed cattle and the RAAA's relationship with Sustainable Beef, LLC....

This week on "Red Angus Remarks", we finish our series focusing on the Educational efforts of the Red Angus Association.  We are fortunate to hear from George Murdock, whom current is a RAAA Board Member and chairs the RAAA Education Committee.  Along with being heavily involved in the cattle industry in the Pacific Northwest, George spent his career in the publishing and educational sectors serving as a Newspaper Editor and School...

This week on "Red Angus Remarks", we are continuing on with our second episode highlighting Learn From The Best, we here from program alumni Jake Harms of Bieber Red Angus and Brian Lance of Iron Will Cattle.  Much like last week, Jake and Brian provide brief backgrounds on themselves and their operations.  They then give their insights on their experiences and highlights of Learn From The Best.  The discussion finishes with Jake a...

Continuing on into the exploration of RAAA's Educational Activities, we begin our first of two interviews with Learn From The Best Alumni.  On this episode, we hear from Asia Haack of Haack Red Angus and Kolby Shannon of Carrizo Creek Cattle Company.  Asia and Kolby provide a brief personal background on themselves and their operations.  The discussion then transitions to speaking about their Learn From The Best experiences, includ...

On this week's episode of "Red Angus Remarks", we begin a short series focusing on the RAAA's Educational Programs and Outreach.  Dr. Kim Heller, RAAA's Director of Education, joins us today to provide an overview of all efforts the Association engages in to help educate its members and stakeholders to make improvements in themselves and operations to help stay at the forefront of the Beef Industry.  From Webinars to Programs/Works...

Taking a brief break from a structured series and in light of recent cold weather, we wanted to highlight the importance of winter time nutrition for beef cattle operations.  On this episode, Taylor is joined by Dr. Phillip Lancaster of Kansas State University to discuss winter time needs.  Nutrition and mineral planning may be on the back burner for some during the winter months, with calving season beginning to ramp up for many. ...

Taylor is solo on this week's update for Red Angus Remarks.  Taylor gives a recap of the events at Cattlemen's Congress including show results for the Red Angus breed, sale highlights including results of the inaugural Commercial Female Sale , and other takeaways from the event.  In the last half of the episode, Taylor speaks with Tony Tolar of Sandridge Land and Cattle, whom was elected the 2024 RAAA Herdsman of the Year, which wa...

On the final episode of the Genetics and Genomics series, Cory and Taylor visit with John Price of Price Ranch (Deer Trail, CO) and Craig Bieber of Bieber Red Angus (Leola, SD).  Craig and John offer a very in depth view of Bieber Igenity, which utilizes Igenity Beef as a testing platform to help Bieber Red Angus commercial customers evaluate genetics in their operation and aid in bull buying decisions.  John and his family have se...

Listen in to this week's Association Update with Taylor and Cory.  Taylor gives an overview what is happening this week in Oklahoma City at Cattlemen's Congress, including the Inaugural Cattlemen's Congress Commercial Female Sale set to occur on January 9th.  The sale will include lots of commercial Red Angus females of various classes.  Cory then provides a brief update on the Fall 2024 sale season and comparing what was seen to 2...