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Beef State
 
 
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Editor's Note

This PBS special looks back at the pioneers and cattle drivers who settled Nebraska?s prairieland and turned it into a powerhouse of beef production.

 
Features
The hour-long program tells a tale of economic, ecological and cultural upheaval, as well as the personal stories of victory, loss and true grit that made Nebraska the Beef State. It weaves together historical background and human determination into a fascinating saga that takes viewers on a panoramic sweep through a century of American history. It follows the first cattle drives into Nebraska and traces the impact of the industry on Nebraska through the state's settlement and homesteading eras, and the rise of cattle barons such as Bartlett Richards. The story continues with the evolution of the modern ranch, following the growth of the beef industry through two world wars, the blizzard of 1949 and the rise and fall of the Omaha Stockyards.

 
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Studio: PBS
Release Date: 6/23/2009
Original Release Date: 2009
Catalog ID: 601
UPC: 00841887010849
Number of Discs: 1

Audio & Video
Video: Color

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