44 bought Ankony is what I was told straight from the manager in Texas, however, the press release makes it sound like it is a co-owned deal. The owner of 44's uncle owns the Astros. And which county did you hear they bought a ranch in TheBullLady???
44 Farms has been around since 2002 or 2003 .... somewhere along those lines. They advertise since 1909 but that is a lot of marketing. The owner's grandpa I believe it was, owned the ranch originally and had commercial cows. They have grown very rapidly and spent a lot of money but I honestly am curious to see just how serious they become about improving the beef industry versus just being a big money player in the registered market. I wish them all the best and want to see them succeed.... our operation is practically next door to them so it's been good for us so far. We are tiny and they have been very good about helping us out so far.
They bought a heifer from me this year and I'm hoping for big things from her in their program..... I believe they will sell her either this fall or next spring and if they get what they are thinking they are going to get for her, it will be huge advertising for me. Watch for 44 Two H Rita 4F07