Brangus Journal: International Brangus Breeders Association History, Content and Staff
Profile updated November 2026
Brangus Journal is the international news magazine of the Brangus breed, produced by Brangus Publications Inc. for the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) in San Antonio, Texas. The magazine, which has passed its 50th anniversary, is still current, with issues posted through March 2026, and it works alongside Frontline Beef Producer, the association's spring and fall title for commercial cattlemen.
| Publisher | Brangus Publications Inc. (BPI), International Brangus Breeders Association |
|---|---|
| Association organized | July 19, 1949, Vinita, Oklahoma, as the American Brangus Breeders Association |
| Headquarters | San Antonio, Texas |
| Frequency | Regular issues, posted online through 2026 |
| Companion title | Frontline Beef Producer, spring and fall |
| Milestones | Journal's 50th anniversary; IBBA 75th celebration, Fort Worth, 2024 |
| Official website | Brangus Journal on Issuu |
History of Brangus Journal
Brangus cattle combine Brahman and Angus breeding, a cross developed to pair Brahman heat tolerance with Angus carcass quality. Breeders organized the American Brangus Breeders Association on July 19, 1949, in Vinita, Oklahoma, and the group was renamed the International Brangus Breeders Association in 1958.
The association moved into a ranch-style rock building in San Antonio, Texas, which has served as its permanent headquarters since 1973, and it celebrated the grand opening of the IBBA building in April 1986. Its publishing arm, Brangus Publications Inc., produces the Brangus Journal, which marked 50 years of publication as one of the breed's milestones.
Leaders of the IBBA have often moved across the breed-association world. J. Neil Orth, a former IBBA executive vice president, later led the American-International Charolais Association for more than two decades. In August 2024 the IBBA held its 75th anniversary celebration in Fort Worth, Texas, including a ranch tour at GKB Brangus.
Brangus Journal Today
The Brangus Journal remains active, with editions posted online including October 2025 and March 2026. The IBBA says its mission is to help members improve the quality, reliability and value of Brangus and Brangus-influenced cattle, and the magazine reflects that with breeder-focused genetics, marketing and association news.
For the commercial side of the business, the association publishes Frontline Beef Producer twice a year, with spring and fall editions running from 2021 through Spring 2026. Frontline is aimed at the commercial cattlemen who buy Brangus bulls and Brangus-influenced replacement females, while the Journal serves registered breeders.
What Brangus Journal Is Publishing Now
Genetics and seedstock
EPDs, breeding programs and sale advertising from Brangus breeders.
Commercial markets
Frontline Beef Producer's coverage of Brangus-influenced females, feeder cattle and commercial programs.
Association and international
IBBA events such as the Global Brangus Roundup, anniversary celebrations, junior programs and international breeder news.
Brangus Journal Editors and Staff
IBBA history and industry coverage name these figures; the Journal does not post a current masthead online:
- Brangus Publications Inc. - Publisher of the Brangus Journal
- J. Neil Orth - Former Executive Vice President, IBBA
Readers can contact the magazine through the International Brangus Breeders Association headquarters in San Antonio, Texas.
Who Reads Brangus Journal
Readers are registered Brangus breeders, junior members and commercial producers who rely on Brangus genetics. Cattle and calves are the largest share of U.S. animal receipts, about 37 percent in 2021 according to USDA's Economic Research Service.
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Brangus Journal Sources and Agriculture Authority Links
- Brangus Journal, March 2026 - a current issue from the IBBA.
- BEEF: The 75th Brangus celebration - IBBA history and the Fort Worth event.
- PR.com: International Brangus Breeders Association - founding history and publications.
- USDA ERS: Animal product receipts - the economic weight of cattle.
- USDA NASS Quick Stats - federal cattle inventory statistics.
Brangus Journal FAQ
Is the Brangus Journal still published?
Yes. Issues are posted online through at least March 2026.
Who publishes the Brangus Journal?
Brangus Publications Inc., part of the International Brangus Breeders Association in San Antonio, Texas.
When was the Brangus association founded?
It was organized July 19, 1949, in Vinita, Oklahoma, as the American Brangus Breeders Association.
What is Frontline Beef Producer?
The IBBA's spring and fall magazine for commercial cattlemen.
Seventy-five years after Vinita, the Brangus Journal still carries the breed's news from San Antonio to Brangus breeders worldwide.