Board Commentary
The focus of this year’s conference dealt with Cowherd Efficiency. To complement the Gulf Coast location, there was emphasis on the geographical significance of Bos indicus genetics in the American beef industry. I will attempt to condense 2 ½ days of presentations into two paragraphs. - On page 6

Association Commentary
Over the last several weeks, DNA and Age and Source Verification have led Red Angus stakeholders to cross paths with two new members of the Red Angus team. - On page 8

Marketing Update
The beef industry’s original USDA Verified Genetic, Source and Age program, the Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP), started identifying Red Angus sired calves in 1994. The FCCP’s “Yellow Tag” has built a tradition of delivering results and continues to grow year after year. - On page 10

Summer Video Sale Schedule
Summer Video Sale Schedule. - On page 10

Member Services Bulletin
Pedigree Correction: Red Towaw Indeed 104H On Friday, March 2, 2012, RAAA was informed by Canadian Angus Association (CAA) of a pedigree correction for RedTowaw Indeed 104H (RAAA #1234513). DNA parent verification has proven his sire to be Red CC Expansion 5E (CAA #836778), not Glacier Divide 310 (RAAA #404583) as previously identified. - On page 12

Where are they Now?
It was in 2008 that I last got to call myself a Junior in the Red Angus. However, three years later and I still get looks like I’m in high school. After serving as a National Officer and hitting the “grown up” age I went on to complete my Masters in Agricultural Education from Texas Tech University. - On page 14

Stewardship
Who are the stewards? Farmers and ranchers are some of today’s stewards. They tend to the land; make it more efficient and profitable. Dr. Jude Capper, Assistant Professor of Diary Sciences in the Department of Animal Sciences at Washington State University, published an article in the July 2011 edition of the Journal of Animal Science. - On page 16

“God is Good”
Bill is the seventh generation of Tuckers to forge an agricultural livelihood from the foothills of central Virginia. Looking at the well-worn peaks of the Blue Ridge from the circa 1780 home where Bill and his wife Claudia raised their three daughters provides a false sense of eternalness. - On page 22

Spring Sale Summary
Nordlund Stock Farm, LLC 15th Annual Production Sale Clearbrook, Minnesota February 18, 2012 Lots Average 35 Red Angus Bulls $3,900 30 Black Angus Bulls $3,358 7 Red Angus Bred Heifers $4,857 3 Red Angus Open Heifers $2,333 24 Commercial Bred Heifers $2,371 Top Selling Red Angus Bulls:. - On page 36

In Memory...
Donald Patrick Bailey crossed the "Great Divide" on Dec. 4, 2011, after a brief but brave battle with cancer. He was born July 7, 1940, to James N. Bailey and Mary E. Bailey in Miles City, Mont. - On page 46

Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members!
PAUL AND TERESA MUSTANG CREEK RANCH DUBECK STEPHEN & SUZANNE 37824 176TH SE SCHRANK AUBURN, WA 98092 5438 FM 932 HAMILTON,TX 76531 JBB/AL REDS 1993 S 1500 E THREE I FARMS GOODING, ID 83330 DONALD IVEY JR 4541 BRADY LANE BREITHAUPT CATTLE CO... - On page 48

Calendar of Events
2-3 Cattle Country Video Goshen County Rendezvous Center Sale - Torrington, WY - RAAA Section 9-12 Western Video Market - Silver Legacy Hotel - Reno, NV - Special Red Angus Section 23-27 Superior Livestock Auction Video Royale XX - Winnemucca, NV -... - On page 56

Advertiser Index
3K Land & Cattle Co.............................55 5L Red Angus.......................................51 ABS.......................................................13 Accelerated Genetics ..........................15 Andras Stock Farms.............................58 Angelo Cattle Company ......................50 Angus World ........................................54 Atkinson Reds ......................................42 Axtell Cattle Co ....................................52 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ........53 Basel Red Angus .................................52 Beatty Farms..... ..................................42 Beckton Stock Farm . - On page 58