Nov. 25, 2014
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Jena McRell, digital editor, at 816-383-5100 or jmcrell@angusjournal.com
‘I Am Angus’ Broadcasts Thanksgiving Night
Back for its fifth season, the program airs at 9 p.m. CST this Thursday on RFD-TV.
As you gather around the Thanksgiving table this week, the American Angus Association® invites you to tune in for a new season of its popular documentary series, I Am Angus®.
The program airs this Thursday, Nov. 27, on RFD-TV and features farm and ranch families from Montana to Louisiana — people dedicated to their land and their cattle. The hour-long documentary is produced entirely by the American Angus Association, and pays tribute to the history and heritage of cattle ranching across the country.
Tune in at 9 p.m. CST (10 p.m. EST) Thursday, Nov. 27, on RFD-TV. A second broadcast is set for 5 a.m. CST (6 a.m. EST) Saturday, Nov. 29.
“Every farm or ranch across the United States is different, and there is something to learn from each of them,” says Eric Grant, general manager of Angus Productions Inc. and I Am Angus producer. “It’s our privilege to share with you the stories and families that make up the Angus breed in all parts of the country.”
Featured in the Nov. 27 episode are:
· Curtis “Doc” Long, Butler, Mo., of Briarwood Farms, describes the pasture where his cattle graze, which is the only large section of native prairie grass left in the area that’s never been disturbed.
· Joe Mayer, Guymon, Okla., and his family have been raising cattle in the Oklahoma Panhandle for several generations, and despite struggling with drought in recent years, Mayer Ranch remains focused on improving quality and performance.
· Topper Thorpe joined CattleFax in 1968 as the group’s first analyst and says tracking cattle markets is a humbling experience; he shares insight into the history of cattle markets, and how quality plays a role in today’s industry.
· Dennis Weisenburger, partial owner of the St. Joseph Livestock Exchange Building, explains how the stockyards in downtown St. Joseph, Mo., operated as one of the country’s largest at the time, and recounts the history of this important era.
· David Billingsley of Billingsley Angus Farm shares why he and his wife, Becky, enjoy raising a small herd of registered Angus cattle in Keithville, La.
· A day in the life of Association Regional Manager Radale Tiner, who serves Angus breeders in Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana.
· Jack and Brent McRea describe the history of Big Dry Ranch in Jordan, Mont., and the Angus cattle and sheep that graze quietly throughout its landscape.
· David Means, Gloster, La., shares a glimpse into the Roseneath Plantation, established in 1845 and steeped in Southern history, where he raises registered Angus cattle.
· Hilda Mordhorst, Wibaux, Mont., explains how she and her husband make a living on Bumgarner Angus, down a long, dusty road in eastern Montana.
The program is sponsored by AngusAuctions.com — your one-stop shop for purchasing and selling Angus genetics online — and is broadcast on RFD-TV. RFD-TV is distributed by more than 625 cable operators, and can be found on DirecTV channel 345 and Dish Network channel 231. Check local listings for more information.
And, save the date for the second I Am Angus episode Dec. 25, as the Association introduces families involved in the business of raising Angus cattle. To watch segments from past shows, visit the Association’s website or YouTube channel.
ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving nearly 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to an extensive breed registry that grows by nearly 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.
For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.ANGUS.org.
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