This is Heather Lassen, special projects editor for the Angus Journal, with the December 8, 2023, update from the AJ Daily. Today’s update contains a story about operations recognized for a century of continuous production of Angus cattle, a story about a panel on capturing value hosted during Angus Convention, and a story on October and November trade statistics.
A Century of Dedication
Adapted from a release by Julie Isbell, Angus Communications
The work of Angus breeders is more than a business — it’s a way of life. The American Angus Association initiated the Century Award to recognize its members and their families who have been in continuous production of registered Angus cattle for at least 100 years.
Three outstanding operations marked a century of American Angus Association membership in 2023. Miller Angus Farm of Estelline, S.D., Mike Sitz Angus Ranch of Burwell, Neb. and Williams Angus of Gray, Tenn., were recognized as 2023 American Angus Association Century Award recipients during the Awards Reception and Dinner, Nov. 5, at the Angus Convention in Orlando, Fla.
To read more, visit angus.org.
Panelists Talk Capturing Value During Angus Convention
Adapted from a release by Sarah Kocher, American Angus Association
It’s easy to get stuck in the mindset of, “Well, that’s how we’ve always done it.” Fortunately, change and innovation run aplenty in the cattle business.
In November, the 2023 Angus Convention’s educational program highlighted innovations in the beef cattle industry and gave producers a chance to talk about challenges and opportunities they see in the future.
One session, the Capturing Value panel, discussed marketing strategies for commercial cattlemen while building relationships between seedstock producers and their commercial customers.
Four uniquely qualified panelists — Travis Mitchell with Clemson University’s Cooperative Extension Service, South Carolina Cattlemen’s Association and Mitchell Farms; Lydia Yon, Yon Family Farms; Tracy Woods, 44 Farms; and Doug Stanton, IMI Global — encouraged producers to take advantage of value-added programs and to stay informed about industry trends and opportunities.
To read more, visit angusbeefbulletin.com/extra.
October Exports and November Estimates
Adapted from a report by Len Steiner, Steiner Consulting Group
October official trade statistics were released Dec. 6, and on Dec. 7 we got the weekly export figures for the week ending Nov. 30, allowing us to firm up some of the November trade estimates.
Exports of fresh, frozen and cooked beef in October were 79,736 metric tons, down 21.2% compared to a year ago. Based on weekly exports of beef muscle cuts, we think November exports will not be much better, likely down 18%-20% compared to a year ago. Fed and feeder futures have been trending down the last two months, as lower prices will be needed in order to bolster sales into domestic and export channels. For the full report, go to dailylivestockreport.com.
The AJ Daily is compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor for theAngus Journal. For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net.