Responding to the Market, Membership: Angus Board Talks Research, Red Meat Yield, Pull-Through Premiums and Foundation Heifer Package

This behind-the-scenes look at the American Angus Association Board of Directors June meeting gives a recap of the discussions from Oklahoma City this week. The agenda ranged from the ways a newly announced packer premium is creating pull-through demand for AngusLink to the financial health of the organization.In this episode, Board members discuss the ways ongoing research in everything from heart health to male fertility will continue to advance the breed. They cover data collection trends and encouraging more participation in programs like Inventory Reporting and MaternalPlus, and welcomed Benjie Lemon to the team in his role as Angus Media President.HOSTS: Mark McCully and Miranda Reiman GUESTS: Barry Pollard, Pollard Farms, is the current chairman of the Board.Rob Adams, Adams Angus Farm near Union Springs, Ala., is serving his first term on the Board.Art Butler, of Spring Cove Ranch at Bliss, Idaho, is serving his first term on the Board.RELATED CONTENT:Producers To Be Paid Grid Premiums for AngusLink Beef Scores The American Angus Association; National Beef Packing Co., LLC; IMI Global; and U.S. Premium Beef, LLC announces new grid premiums to take effect in August and December, based on genetic merit data.A Good Problem to HaveAGI implements updates to keep up with growing data store. For additional details from the Board Meeting, read the president's letter here.  Don't miss news in the Angus breed. Visit www.AngusJournal.net and subscribe to the AJ Daily e-newsletter and our monthly magazine, the Angus Journal.