The Angus Journal is the Association's flagship publication and a primary means of communication with the membership. Published 12 times each year, the Angus Journal communicates important information about Association programs and services; reports news from shows, events and sales; and provides production, marketing and management information that Angus breeders need to be successful. The publication is also an effective vehicle for producers to use in marketing their herds to other members around the country. Advertisements are offered in a variety of sizes at rates to match most budgets, and a creative staff is available to help create an eye-catching layout.
Beef producers may see little relief in the way of feed costs or availability, if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants the short-term Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) waiver sought by some groups. Recent analysis completed by the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri (FAPRI MU) suggests a full waiver might reduce corn prices by just 4¢ per bushel (bu.) during the current marketing year and only increase corn available for livestock feed by 25 million bu. The analysis also estimates the waiver would have almost no effect on retail beef prices in 2013. ...