The Angus Foundation has announced that with $5.12 million in out-right cash gifts, pledges and planned giving commitments, it is steadily progressing toward its $11 million Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus fundraising goal. The new amount, reached by auctioning the “Looking to the Future” bronze at the Angus Foundation’s Supporter Recognition Event Nov.15, in Louisville, Ky., will help the Angus Foundation continue its mission of supporting the education, youth and research activities of the Angus industry. more

Jay King, Rock Falls, Ill., was elected the American Angus Association® president and chairman of the board at the group’s 125th Annual Convention of Delegates, Nov. 17, 2008, in Louisville, Ky. He follows Paul Hill, Bidwell, Ohio. more