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“MCG is a local communications company who has been working hard to bring world-class communications to Mahaska County. They know that when the sun comes up, you're hard at it. So, when you make a phone call, you can't afford a problem. And when you get on the Internet, you need a connection right now. And, when you do relax, you like to kick back with plenty of television choices. Oskaloosa is a great place, and MCG is making it even better with their high tech communications and world class customer service.”
MCG to add RFD-TV
Oskaloosa, IA (January 5, 2006) - Mahaska Communication Group (MCG) announced today that RFD-TV will be added to their channel line up effective Monday, January 16, 2006. MCG digital television customers will be able to find RFD-TV on channel 72.
RFD-TV is the nation's first 24-hour television network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America and agriculture. The channel is produced from studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
Current RFD-TV programming includes a daily two-hour program block offering a wide-variety of training and event coverage to serve the entire equine industry. The nation's most popular clinicians are featured each day in their own original productions, giving tips and their expertise to inform, educate, and entertain the horse owner, and horse lover. In addition, each major breed association and different equine interests (Western, Cutting, Dressage, Trail Riding, Barrel Racing, Drafts, etc.) are covered in these broadcasts, along with campfire cooking, cowboy poetry, and other features to satisfy the Western Lifestyle audience.
Each day, RFD-TV covers the issues and stories that impact rural America & agriculture with numerous high-quality news productions and shows from around the United States, Canada, and the world, along with video news releases from every major rural and/or commodity organization and USDA press conferences. Making the biggest impact is RFD-TV "LIVE", which provides prime time interview opportunities for rural news makers, company leaders, and new product announcements with instant participation, via phone, from the audience who may call-in questions to be answered during the program by these special guests.
RFD-TV covers the rural lifestyle with a wide variety of shows and features designed for better living in rural America. Hobby interests are also covered, including popular antique tractor programs, steam and model train features, small animal and crop tips, and various travels down the backroads of this great country visiting the people, and events, that are not covered by urban-based broadcast networks and stations.
Music has always contributed to the heritage that is rural America. Traditional favorites are featured each day including bluegrass, gospel, polka, and traditional country music from the Willie Nelson library and the Bluehighways Collection, along with original music specials from venues from around the country, including Branson, Missouri.
Extensive coverage and programming time is provided to FFA, 4-H, Farm Safety 4 Just Kids, Young Farmers & Ranchers, the National High School Rodeo Association, and major Land Grant Colleges and Universities from every corner of the country exhibit RFD-TV's dedication to support these quality youth organizations.
RFD-TV proudly carries all Superior Livestock Auction broadcasts featuring "live" carriage of the nation's premier video auctions which provides true price discovery for all North American cattlemen. Feeder cattle, bred stock, and special breed auctions from this nation's top ranches are featured frequently in the program schedule. In addition, video horse auctions are now carried by the network from the top operations from around the country.
MCG offers over 150 channels of digital television and music, high speed internet service, and local and long distance phone service. For more information on MCG services, stop by 112 1st Ave. West in Oskaloosa, call MCG at 676-1000 or visit their website at www.mahaska.org.