Part of the “Long” Story
U.S. Premium Beef averages approximately 13,000 head of cattle delivered per week from unit holders and associates. To date,
more than 1,400 feedlots in 14 states have sent cattle through USPB. During 2013, all U.S. Premium Beef cattle marketed at
National Beef’s Kansas plants earned more than $60 per head in premiums over the cash market. The top 25 percent received
more than $107 per head in premiums to cash; the top 50 percent earned over $89 per head premiums while the top 75 percent
of USPB cattle earned more than $76 per head over selling on the cash market. A charter member of US Premium Beef, Long
understands value added products. Briarwood cattle consistently grade over 90% Choice, with more than 50% qualifying for
CAB. Briarwood Farm finishes approximately 100 head annually for USPB Nature Source and utilizes performance data in all
breeding decisions, while aggressively managing health and nutrition to develop bulls and females.
Grand Champion FFA Angus Steer
-Kendra Pryor
Reserve Grand Champion
4-H Angus Steer
-Ashton Brockman
Reserve Grand Champion
FFA Angus Steer
-Travis Foreman
Grand Champion 4-H Angus Steer
-Cammie Ward
Champions from the 2013 Missouri State Fair
All received Cash Awards from Briarwood Angus Farms
The son of humble farmers, Dr. Long was born in Ironton, Mo. At age five he moved to
Festus, Mo., later enrolling in the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Agriculture in 1952.
Dr. Long was a member of Alpha Zeta Agriculture honorary society and earned a BS in agricultural
biochemistry. He served on Alpha Gamma Rho’s committee that purchased property and helped
start the foundation that raised money to build its fraternity.
In 1956, Long returned to Festus to work as a cattle buyer in his father’s meatpacking house.
Two years later, he married and moved to Columbia upon acceptance to MU’s medical school. Dr.
Long graduated from MU’s medical school in 1963 after intensive surgical training at Ellis Fischel
Cancer Center. He then completed an internship at General Hospital in Kansas City with an emphasis in obstetrics and sur-
gery. Long distinguished himself as a physician who provided an array of essential services to rural patients, including devel-
opment of a new procedure for a tonsillectomy.
In 1964, the Longs moved to Butler, where “Doc” has maintained his practice for more than 46 years. The 2010
Missouri’s Physician of the Year, Dr. Long is also recognized by MU’s School of Medicine for developing a residents’ training
program that teaches new physicians skills necessary for bringing comprehensive care to rural areas.
Long served his community on multiple bank boards and was a founding member and part owner in Community First
Bank of Butler. Most recently, he fulfilled five years of service on Bates County Memorial Hospital’s board. The Longs also
generously back 4-H, FFA, and Cattlemen’s Associations.
An advocate of junior Angus programs and the Angus Foundation, Long established in 1998 the Missouri State Fair
Angus Carcass Contest, now in its 12th year. The Longs continue to fund scholarships within the Missouri Angus Association
and heartily contribute to the Angus Foundation, having created a generous endowment to supply awards for the National
Junior Angus Carcass Contest for years to come. Junior members benefit, but Long contends the Angus industry benefits as
well, knowing young, progressive producers are taking Angus the right direction.
Long encourages the next generation of Angus breeders to focus on the end product. He believes in steadfast commit-
ment to the longstanding reputation of Angus genetics and the youth involved in its industry-leading opportunities. Doc likes
to help improve the programs available for junior members and see youth involved and progressing in the breed and in life in
general.
