News Update

News Update
April 13, 2007

Angus Programs Featured on ‘The American Rancher’

Two growing Angus programs will be featured on RFD-TV later this month. “The American Rancher” will feature a 30-minute segment on the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and the Angus Foundation, beginning Monday, April 23, airing at 8 p.m., Central time. The program will re-air on Tuesday, April 24 at 4 a.m. and 12 p.m.; Saturday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m.; and Sunday, April 29 at 9 p.m. All times are Central.

The 30-minute show hosted by Pam Minick includes an overview of the NJAA and features interviews with past and current members reflecting on the leadership and educational experiences offered through junior Angus programs. Parents also offer their admiration for the NJAA and the skills taught to its members.

The Vision for Value: Campaign for Angus, the Angus Foundation’s multiyear, capital campaign is also featured during the program, and highlights the opportunities the Foundation offers through its educational, youth and research efforts.

Angus enthusiasts will want to tune to RFD-TV, DirecTV Channel 379 the week of April 23 to learn more about the NJAA and the Angus Foundation on “The American Rancher.”

— Release provided by the American Angus Association.

Iowa Farms, Livestock Target of Violence

Reports of vandalism to farm equipment, buildings and livestock construction sites have been surfacing across rural Iowa, according to The Associated Press. Some farmers say they’ve received threatening phone calls and letters from people condemning the bigger-is-better approach to raising livestock.

According to AP, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers has identified at least seven significant acts of violence and threats aimed at farmers since August. While most victims have been hog producers, cattlemen have also been victims, a coalition spokesman said.

Meat Supply Drops as Corn Prices Rise

The U.S. meat supply will fall by 1.7 pounds (lb.) per person this year as ethanol demand pushes corn prices to their highest level in a decade, Meatingplace.com reports.

According to the article, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates beef, pork and chicken will fall by 1 billion lb. Food prices, meanwhile, are expected to rise by 2.5% to 3.5% this year, according to the USDA forecast.

— Compiled by Crystal Albers, associate editor, Angus Productions Inc.