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10/09/2025

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10/08/2025

James Coffey’s grandpa told him not to return to the Hustonville, Ky., farm, but he didn’t listen. At least not in the end. Coffey's grandfather had just lived through the 1980s and its high interest rates and didn’t see a stable future to support another person.

"That’s when I made my decision: I’m going to go do something where I can make enough money to farm," Coffey said.

He got a degree in accounting, spent a few years in private firms and then had the opportunity to buy a fishing tackle business that he’s since grown to the largest in its category.

“I kind of accomplished my goal,” he reflects. “I made enough money to farm, and we’ve grown the Angus operation to where it’s a self-sustainable operation, has been for many years now.”

Find the latest episode of anywhere you get your podcasts or click here: https://www.angus.org/angus-media/angus-journal/podcast/the-angus-conversation-season-7/e5-coffey

10/07/2025

Originally from Goose Lake, Iowa, Judd Swanton migrated to Wisconsin this summer to work as an intern with Henning Farms and Blueprint Genetics LLC. The experience was funded by the Angus Foundation through the Talon Youth Education Learning Program.

For Swanton, the chance to work in the industry he’s passionate about and learn from mentors with years of experience was one he couldn’t pass up. Read more about the internship on page 158 of the October .

10/04/2025

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10/03/2025

Six National Junior Angus Board members reflect and leave a message for current juniors as they step out of their green coats. Read their stories here: https://www.angus.org/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/09/final-remarks

10/02/2025

Anyone in the cattle industry knows while the work is hard, the views are amazing. National Junior Angus Association members have been capturing worthwhile moments all year, submitting their favorite images in the annual Angus Journal/NJAA Photography Contest.

Join the in celebrating these talented young cattlemen and women.

10/01/2025

This month, we're focusing on what consumers care about most: beef. Check out the October issue of the and celebrate all the work it takes to move your cattle from "Ranch to Rail."

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09/30/2025

At the 2025 NJAS in Tulsa, Okla., 81 juniors on 21 teams put their knowledge about marketing Angus cattle to the test in the team sales contest. Designed to mimic a private treaty sale, National Junior Angus Association members are challenged to sell a live animal to a panel of judges. Competitors must present pedigree, performance data and phenotype before answering a set of questions from the judges.

Hannah Perrier, a member of the senior team representing the Kansas Angus Association and the Kansas Junior Angus Association, says, “It’s a great opportunity for kids to learn more about the genetics and pedigree that they may not necessarily learn through just watching the shows or being ringside.”

Each team selects a heifer, bull or cow-calf pair and creates a presentation tailored to their animal. In junior and intermediate divisions, teams choose their animals prior to the NJAS. Seniors, however, get handed a sale scenario during check-in of the show, meaning they have just two days to select an animal that aligns with the given scenario.

For five to eight minutes, teams must divide roles strategically based on their strengths: one person opens, another member talks through expected progeny differences (EPDs), someone highlights phenotype and the final teammate discusses pedigree.

In this article, hear more from NJAA members about their performance in this contest: https://www.angus.org/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/09/njas-team-sales-contest

09/29/2025

There aren’t many National Junior Angus Association members who will say the miles traveled to the NJAS weren’t worth it. But for these six individuals, the 2025 trip was extra special. Named new members of the National Junior Angus Board (NJAB), six young Angus enthusiasts gained green coats during the NJAS closing ceremonies.

Joining the prestigious ranking of young leaders are Adeline Tommell, Fonda, N.Y.; Alexis Koelling, Bowling Green, Mo.; Ava Wood, Willow Spring, N.C.; Bryce Hofing, Coatesville, Ind.; Keely Shultz, Danielsville, Ga.; and Lyle Perrier, Eureka, Kan. Meet your new directors here: https://www.angus.org/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/09/dreamers-believers-and-go-getters

09/29/2025

09/24/2025

Last fall, six students clicked a single button: submit. Located at universities across the country — Georgia, Idaho, Illinois and South Dakota — their paths aligned the moment they submitted their application to complete an internship with the American Angus Association.

“I grew up in the Angus industry, and as I got older I found out about the internships offered by the Association. I knew that an opportunity to combine my love for Angus cows with my drive for creativity in an internship setting would make for the perfect summer,” says Cassidy Strommen, Angus Media marketing intern.

After completing the school year, these six individuals packed up their lives and made their way to the office in Saint Joseph, Mo. Three months later, they are preparing to end their time with the Association, equipped with priceless experience and a newfound sense of confidence in their fields.

Read more about the internship experience here: https://www.angus.org/angus-media/angus-journal/2025/09/the-end-of-a-chapter

09/23/2025

After dehorning a handful of purebred heifers, Elvern Varilek decided he didn’t want to go through it again. His next purchase was 10 Angus females, and the Varilek family of Geddes, S.D., has been squarely Angus ever since.

“This is the lifestyle we like. This is what we want to do. It just is. It’s in your blood,” says Mick Varilek, who joined podcast with his son Ross. “The Angus business has always been in my heart for [as] long as I can remember."

Set to host Varilek Angus' 74th annual production sale next February, they host one of the longest running Angus sales in the region. The pair shared their family story, the strengths of the breed, the best part of their customer base and the way their family works together.

Listen to the episode anywhere you get your podcasts or click here: https://www.angus.org/angus-media/angus-journal/podcast/the-angus-conversation-season-7/e4-varilek