The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) and its marketing team strive to assist cattle producers in identifying and capitalizing on demand for Red Angus genetics through value-added marketing programs. Profitability goals are not achieved alone and RAAA works closely with forward-thinking livestock auction markets to best represent Red Angus producers and their cattle.
In October, two auction markets were recognized for their significant role in supporting Red Angus producers through tactical marketing and strategic partnerships. These market owners and managers have taken steps to ensure their customers’ ample marketing options and have worked intensely to foster profitable relationships for their customers and clients.
Hosting a special Red Angus sale once or twice annually, the number of calves sold in these sales, as well as promotion of the cattle and the breed, were all considered when determining which markets would receive the honor. Producers and RAAA are greatly appreciative of the efforts put forth by these auction markets, which give buyers access to superior Red Angus genetics while supporting ranchers seeking premiums for their high-quality Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced feeder cattle and calves.
The two auction markets recognized were:
• Torrington Livestock Markets, Torrington, WY, Lex Madden.
• Sheridan Livestock Auction Company, Sheridan, WY, Dan Otte.
“We greatly appreciate the hard work all of our partnered auction markets do to provide successful Red Angus feeder calf sales throughout the year,” said RAAA commercial marketing specialist Rachael Oliver.
“By providing these Red Angus sales, auction markets expose their commercial producers to greater opportunity in marketing their calves successfully. It is always tough choosing which barns to award, as all do a tremendous job in promoting the breed, but the Torrington and Sheridan auction markets went above and beyond for their commercial Red Angus producers this year.
“The role auction markets play is very important to us, and this is our way of showing our gratitude for those who continually believe in Red Angus genetics and their consignors.”
For those who would like additional information on added-value Red Angus programs such as the Feeder Calf Certification Program or Allied Access, or to learn more about Red Angus-specific marketing sales and grids, please contact Rachael Oliver at rachael@redangus.org. — Brandi Buzzard Frobose, RAAA director and editor of communications
