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The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Florida recorded a total of 1228 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2009, which ended Sept. 30, according to Bryce Schumann, CEO of the American Angus Association.

The 10 top recorders in Florida are: Southern Cattle Co, Marianna, 570-head; Country Oaks Angus Ranch, Weirsdale, 282; Jeanne Louise Chitty, Micanopy, 76; Overkill Hill Farms LLC, Lake City, 48; John Benjamin Hill, Marianna, 46-head; Leroy Baldwin, Ocala, 46; RMC Ranch, Arcadia, 45; Journey Circle M Ranch, Howey In The Hills, 40; Van Wagner Cattle, Citra, 38-head; J A Burnette, Kenansville, 37.   
     
Angus breeders across the nation in 2009 registered 282,911 head of Angus cattle. "Our year-end statistics continue to demonstrate strong demand for Angus geneticsand solidify our long-held position as a leader in the beef cattle industry," Schumann said. "These results underscore our members' commitment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry."

The American Angus Association, headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo., is the largest beef registry association in the world in terms of both annual registrations and active members. Click here to join or find out more about the  Florida Angus Association.