Vern Koupal, Dante is ranked as the seventh largest in registering the most Angus beef cattle in South Dakota with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2019, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer.

Angus breeders across the nation in 2019 registered 304,577 head of Angus cattle. “Despite a challenging year, our Angus breeders continue to see strong demand for Angus genetics,” McCully said. “Our members are committed to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry that maintain our long-held position as a leader in the beef cattle industry.”