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Ludvigson elected Red Angus Association of America directorIowa Ryan Ludvigson, Holstein, is the new Red Angus Association of America director from Area IX--Midwest. Ludvigson is an integral part of the Ludvigson Stock Farms family seedstock operation located in western Iowa. The Ludvigson family has been involved in the beef seedstock business for over 30 years and has been involved in the Red Angus business for 14 years. LSF utilizes AI and embryo transfer extensively and markets over 150 Red Angus seedstock annually. Ludvigson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business as well as an M.B.A. from Iowa State University. Ludvigson held a position with Archer Daniels and Midland Company as a grain trader following his undergraduate studies. In the winter of 1993 he was appointed to the staff of U.S. Congressman Fred Grandy to serve as his agricultural liaison in the 5th Congressional district of Iowa. At the end of his two year commitment Ludvigson entered Iowa State University to begin his graduate studies. At the completion of his master's degree Ludvigson went to work for Leachman Cattle Company, Billings, Mont., as head of sales. Ludvigson would reside in this role for 2 1/2 years before being called home to help with the family operation due to health complications by his father. Following a two year stint at home Ludvigson would begin to split time between LSF and the National CUP Lab and Technology Center serving as the full time Communications Director during the week and working cattle on the weekends. In the spring of 2004 Ludvigson had the opportunity to help develop and execute a partnership between a beef producer and a supermarket chain in Chile that emphasized Red Angus genetics in their product line. For the next two years he would serve in a consulting role in Chile and build the program from scratch and see it to completion and success. During his time in Chile Ludvigson commuted to the U.S. on a monthly basis and remained active in the LSF operation. Most recently Ludvigson assumed the marketing role at LSF as the operation has expanded its role in the sale of its seedstock by holding two sales annually, one in the spring and one in the fall. Ludvigson serves on the board of directors for the National CUP Lab and Technology Center and is a member of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Date: 11/21/06
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