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Opheim's Northern Lites Red Angus Honored For Commercial Producer Of The Year Award
Melvin Leland (left) of Leland Red Angus, of Sidney, Mont., presented the Commercial Producer Of The Year to Bryce Risa (right), representing Northern Lites Red Angus of Opheim. Leland presented the award on behalf of the Red Angus Association of America. This is the first time this award has been awarded to a Montana ranch.
Honoring breeders and commercial producers for their service, loyalty and dedication to the Red Angus breed has long been the tradition of the annual awards banquet held on the final evening of the National Red Angus Convention. The 69th installation of this prestigious event took place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell, on Sept. 16, and again delivered upon the promise to recognize remarkable producers for their excellence. The awards banquet and meal, featuring steaks from Meyer Natural Angus, highlighted businesses, industry supporters and ranches that rise to the top of the breed.
The Commercial Producer of the Year Award was presented to Northern Lites Red Angus, owned by Bryce Risa and Lee Risa, of Opheim, who have risen to the top when it comes to raising high-performance, Top Dollar Angus-qualified cattle demanded by feeders. Additionally, Northern Lites capitalizes on Red Angus premiums backed up by the Red Navigator program to produce high-quality replacements. Their presence has been noticeable for several decades and seedstock producers appreciate the competition they bring on sale day.
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