A Means to an End

Date: Sep 26 2025

Big Thinkers & Maternal Function & Targeting the Brand

For Willis Ranch, the best Angus cattle thrive in the high desert and produce calves that can become productive replacement females or high-quality carcasses. Every year, calves are better because of their investment in tools like GeneMax and AngusLink. But behind it all is one man’s perfectionist mindset that keeps the entire family moving in the same direction.

Marbling, Feet and Fertility: Are they related?

Date: Nov 21 2024

Breeding & Cow Herd & EPDs & Following the Calves & Maternal Function & News Release & Premium Potential

The Angus breed has enough genetic diversity to allow breeders, and their commercial bull customers, to make progress across multiple traits simultaneously. One bloodline may be high in marbling but does not check the boxes you need for other traits. That does not mean marbling is the cause—it simply means your search for the ideal genetic pairing is not done.

Customer First Mentality

Date: Sep 23 2024

Maternal Function & News Release

When potential buyers fill the Connealy Angus sale barn, they’re not just there for the genetics but the customer service guarantee. For getting that and a lot more right, Connealy Angus was recognized with the 2024 Certified Angus Beef Seedstock Commitment to Excellence award.

Humble Growth

Date: Sep 19 2024

Big Thinkers & Maternal Function & News Release

Customers from around the world file into the Shamrock Shack beside their sale ring each spring and fall. They’re not just buying into Connealy cattle, but the customer-service guarantee. For getting that and a lot more right, Connealy Angus was recognized with the 2024 Seedstock Commitment to Excellence award.

North Dakota Partnership Earns CAB Progressive Partner Award

Date: Sep 25 2023

About the brand & CAB Connection & Consumer Connection & Cow Herd & Maternal Function & News Release & Sustainability

The Bruner and Wendel families earned the 2023 CAB Progressive Partner award by selling high-quality beef through Dakota Angus, LLC, as part of the CAB Ranch To Table program. They focus on their commitment to quality, data-driven decisions, achieve impressive CAB and Prime percentages and offer high-quality beef directly to consumers in their communities.

Saskatchewan Angus Ranch Earns Certified Angus Beef Award

Date: Sep 25 2023

Big Thinkers & Canada & Cow Herd & Forage Management & Maternal Function & News Release & Sustainability

JPM Farms in Canada quietly gained recognition for its dedication to environmental sustainability and quality cattle. The Monvoisin family earned the 2023 CAB Canadian Commitment to Excellence award for their outstanding results and partnership with Duck Unlimited, showcasing their commitment to improving the land, cattle and family daily.

Everything They Have

Date: Sep 18 2023

Big Thinkers & Breeding & Cow Herd & Forage Management & Maternal Function & Post Weaning & Premium Potential & Sire Selection & Stockmanship

Progress is a necessity on the Guide Rock, Nebraska, ranch where Troy Anderson manages a commercial Angus herd, small grower yard, his 10-year-old son, and a testing environment. Troy’s approach includes respect for his livestock, people and land. For that, Anderson Cattle was honored with the CAB 2023 Commercial Commitment to Excellence Award.