AJ Daily

The AJ Daily is a compilation of Angus industry news; information about hot topics in the beef industry; and updates about upcoming shows, sales and events. News comes from material authored by staff of the Angus Journal, the American Angus Association, the Angus Foundation and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB), as well as state extension specialists and other experts in the industry.

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Interview with Chuck Grove, vice president and vice chairman of the American Angus Association Board of Directors

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Nov 15, 2021•4 min

11-12-21 Angus breeders gather for legendary weekend; CAB Insider: Prime sets sail; American Angus Association completes successful fiscal year; meat price spreads

11-12-21 AJ Daily Angus Breeders Gather for a Legendary Weekend Adapted from a release by Briley Richard, Angus Communications CAB Insider: Prime Sets Sail Adapted from a release by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef American Angus Association Completes a Successful Fiscal Year Adapted from a release by Briley Richard, Angus Communications Meat Price Spreads Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. For more Angus news, ...

Nov 12, 2021•4 min

11-11-21 CAB Insider: Market Update; USDA announces scholars programs for students at historically Black and tribal land-grant colleges and universities; NFU announces 2022 Women's Conference

11-11-21 AJ Daily CAB Insider: Market Update Adapted from a release by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef USDA Announces Scholars Programs for Students at Historically Black and Tribal Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Adapted from a release by the USDA National Farmers Union Announces 2022 Women’s Conference Adapted from a release by Emma Lindberg, National Farmers Union Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. Visit AngusJournal.net...

Nov 11, 2021•3 min

Interview with Jerry Connealy, president and chairman of the American Angus Association Board of Directors

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Nov 10, 2021•6 min

11-10-21 Connealy says capitalizing on opportunities is a must; rake-bunched hay for winter feed; Zinpro, CME and ADM join Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef; agreement reached on cattle market reform legislation

11-10-21 AJ Daily Connealy Says Capitalizing on Opportunities is a Must Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, senior associate editor, Angus Journal Rake-bunched Hay for Winter Feed Adapted from an article by Heather Smith Thomas for Angus Beef Bulletin Zinpro, CME and ADM Join Roundtable to Support Sustainability in the Beef Supply Chain Adapted from a release by the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Agreement Reached on Cattle Market Reform Legislation Adapted from a release by Lia Bi...

Nov 10, 2021•6 min

11-9-21 Angus Proud: Jeremy Stevens; provisions in infrastructure bill for livestock haulers; live-cattle cash prices

11-9-21 AJ Daily Angus Proud: Jeremy Stevens Adapted from an article by Jessica Wesson, Angus Beef Bulletin Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework Delivers Win for Livestock Haulers Adapted from a release by Lia Biondo, United States Cattlemen’s Association Live-Cattle Cash Prices Adapted from a release by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group The AJ Daily is compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. For more angus news, visit angusjournal.net. Today’s AJ Daily audio is sponsored by Gr...

Nov 09, 2021•4 min

11-8-21 Angus elects new officers and Board leadership; pasture recovery; comments from NCBA, NFU and AFBF on the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

11-8-21 AJ Daily Angus Elects New Officers and Board Leadership Adapted from a release by Julie Mais, editor, Angus Journal Pasture Recovery Adapted from an article by Beth Doran, Iowa State University Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is a Win for the Cattle Industry Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Farmers Union Hails House Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Adapted from a release by Lyndsey Medsker, National Farmers Union Infrastructure Plan to Spur Grow...

Nov 08, 2021•7 min

11-5-21 Ag technologies and quality of life; Ross Humphreys wins CAB Commitment to Excellence honors; K-State expert discusses alternative sources of phosphorus

11-5-21 AJ Daily Ag Technologies and Quality of Life Adapted from a release by Pat Melgares, Kansas State University Ross Humphreys Wins CAB Commitment to Excellence Honors Adapted from an article by Morgan Marley Boecker, Certified Angus Beef LLC K-State Expert Says Cattle Producers Can Save Money with Alternative Sources of Phosphorus Adapted from a release by Shelby Varner, K-State Research and Extension Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. For more Angus news, visit angusjo...

Nov 05, 2021•4 min

11-4-21 Demystifying regenerative ranching; R-CALF participates in circulating mCOOL letter; agriculture's role in improving public health

11-4-21 AJ Daily Demystifying Regenerative Ranching Adapted from an article by Troy Smith for Angus Beef Bulletin R-CALF USA Participates in Circulating Joint mCOOL Letter; Three U.S. Senators Explain Its Importance Adapted from a release by R-CALF USA Agriculture’s Role in Improving Public Health Adapted from a release by Kay Ledbetter, Texas A&M AgriLife Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. Visit AngusJournal.net for more and t...

Nov 04, 2021•5 min

11-3-21 Angus offers summer internships; beef cow clinics to help Iowa producers; fed vs. nonfed cattle slaughter discussion

11-3-21 AJ Daily Angus Offers Summer Internships Adapted from a release by Peyton Schmitt, Angus Communications Beef Cow Clinics to Help Iowa Producers Prepare for Successful Calving Season Adapted from a release by the Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University Fed vs. Nonfed Cattle Slaughter Discussion Adapted from a release by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. Visit AngusJournal.net for more...

Nov 03, 2021•4 min

11-2-21 Powered by Angus program calls attention to registered cattle; Loran Wilson runs for Angus Board; USDA announces November lending rates for ag producers; registration open for Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show; K-State calving schools

11-2-21 AJ Daily Powered by Angus Program Calls Attention to Registered Cattle Adapted from an article by Miranda Reiman, Angus Journal Loran Wilson Runs for Angus Board Listen to all Board candidate interviews here . Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, Angus Journal USDA Announces November 2021 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers Adapted from a release by the USDA Registration Now Open for Cattle Industry Convention in Houston Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef A...

Nov 02, 2021•6 min

11-1-21 Angus Media Virtual Scavenger Hunt; hear from Angus Board candidate Mike Wendel; the value of accuracy; tariff agreement with European Union; USDA announces early release of select commodity tables for agricultural projections to 2031

11-1-21 AJ Daily Xtend Your Reality at Angus Convention with the Angus Media Virtual Scavenger Hunt More information on Angus Convention is available here Adapted from a release by Julie Mais, Angus Journal. Hear from Board Candidate Mike Wendel Listen to all candidate interviews here Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, senior associate editor The Value of Accuracy Adapted from an article by Kasey Brown, Angus Beef Bulletin Tariff Agreement with EU Reopens Doors for U.S. Agriculture Export...

Nov 01, 2021•6 min

10-29-21 Beef-cow culling continues; hear from Angus Board candidate Dru Uden; new Missouri biodiversity pilot project to increase conservation habitat; new Food and Farm Facts book

10-29-21 AJ Daily Beef-Cow Culling Continues Adapted from a release by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef Board Elections: Hear From Candidate Dru Uden Listen to all Board candidate interviews here Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, senior associate editor Missouri Biodiversity Pilot Project Provides Opportunities to Increase Conservation Habitat Adapted from a release by the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium New Ag Literacy Resource – Sharing the Story of Agriculture with Food and Far...

Oct 29, 2021•4 min

10-28-21 Giveaways at Angus Convention; Henry "Bryan" Smith runs for Angus Board; CAB Insider: the Upside of Heavy Carcasses; USDA opens registration for Agricultural Outlook Forum

10-28-21 AJ Daily Legendary Giveaways at the 2021 National Angus Convention & Trade Show Adapted from a release by Briley Richard, Angus Communications Henry “Bryan” Smith Runs for Angus Board Listen to all candidate interviews here Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, senior associate editor CAB Insider: the Upside of Heavy Carcasses Adapted from a release by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef USDA Opens Registration for the 2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum Adapted from a release by the...

Oct 28, 2021•5 min

10-27-21 Association Perspective: Preparation and Rewards; hear from Angus Board candidate Greg McCurry; AFBF comments on FWS proposals; statement from the Farm Journal Foundation on the fight against malnutrition; per capita meat consumption outlook

10-27-21 AJ Daily Association Perspective: Preparation and Rewards Adapted from an article by Casey Jentz, American Angus Association Hear From Board Candidate Greg McCurry Listen to all candidate interviews here Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, senior associate editor New Proposals Threaten to Roll Back Environmental Progress Adapted from a release by American Farm Bureau Federation COVID-19, Climate Change Creating New Challenges in Global Fight Against Malnutrition Adapted from a rel...

Oct 27, 2021•5 min

10-26-21 Feeding outside the box; John Dickinson runs for Angus Board; Maine residents to vote on the "right to food"; NCBA national anthem contest; American Farm Bureau Convention

10-26-21 AJ Daily Feeding Outside the Box Adapted from an article by Heather Smith Thomas, Angus Beef Bulletin John Dickinson Runs for Angus Board All candidate interviews are available here . Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, senior associate editor Maine Legislators are Leading the Charge on the Right to Food Adapted from a release by Protect the Harvest NCBA’s National Anthem Contest Draws Singers of All Ages Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Top 10 R...

Oct 26, 2021•5 min

10-25-21 Certified Angus Beef communications internships; hear from Angus Board candidate Jim Brinkley; USDA expanding access to high-speed internet for rural Americans; and Penn State Extension hotline available for farmers

10-25-21 AJ Daily Certified Angus Beef Communications Internship Adapted from a release by Certified Angus Beef Jim Brinkley Runs for Re-election to the Board All candidate interviews are available here. Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, senior associate editor USDA to Make $1.15 Billion Available for Rural Communities to Access High-Speed Internet Adapted from a release by the USDA Farmers Receive Livestock Advice From Penn State Extension Hotline Adapted from a release by Penn State Ex...

Oct 25, 2021•4 min

10-22-21 Youth Beef Leaders Seminar; hear from Angus Board candidate Paul Bennett; NCBA welcomes cattle contract library bill; R-CALF withholds endorsement of contract library bill; findings from study on labor crisis

10-22-21 AJ Daily Youth Beef Leaders Seminar Adapted from a release by Certified Angus Beef Hear From Angus Board Candidate Paul Bennett All candidate interviews are available here. Adapted from a release by Julie Mais, editor, Angus Journal NCBA Welcomes Cattle Contract Library Bill Amid Ongoing Push for Transparency Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Ranch Group Withholds Endorsement of Contract Library Bill Adapted from a release by R-CALF USA Study: Missouri ...

Oct 22, 2021•6 min

10-21-21 American Angus Association Board candidates; U.S. Premium Beef earns CAB Progressive Partner honors; Market Closeout: Framework for the Future; grazing wheat pasture

10-21-21 AJ Daily Get to Know the Candidates Running for the Angus Board Adapted from a release by Miranda Reiman, senior associate editor U.S. Premium Beef earns CAB Progressive Partner honors Adapted from an article by Miranda Reiman, Angus Journal Market Closeout: Framework for the Future Adapted from an article by Troy Marshall, American Angus Association Should I Buy (or Retain) Stockers to Graze Wheat Pasture? Adapted from a release by Roger Sahs, Amanda de Oliveira Silva, Eric DeVuyst, Ok...

Oct 21, 2021•4 min