Ralph Sydenstricker was a pioneer Angus producer who established his cow herd at Paris, Mo., in 1952 after taking two cow-calf pairs on trade for a tractor. Since that time, Sydenstricker Angus Farms has grown into Missouri’s top producer in terms of annual registrations. Ralph had a genuine passion for Angus cattle and always worked to promote the merits of the breed, whether it be talking to commercial producers in the United States or traveling abroad to spread the Angus message. Ralph was a strong force in the development of the Missouri Angus Association and served as its president.