Double A Cattle |  3K Land And Cattle | Wood Red Angus | Dancin' Deer Ranch & BOLA | Pelton Simmental/Red Angus | J Bar L Cattle Co. | 3B-Bar Ranch | Durden Red Angus | Jody and Betsy Bellah | Cedar Hill Farm | JYJ Red Angus, LLC | Matt and Michelle Bellah | Ballinger/Cross B Cattle Company | C&C Family Partners Ltd. | 3-L Ranch  |  Jones Ranch  | Kleiboeker’s Clover Creek Farms | Jennings Ventures Cattle Co. | Reflected R Ranch | Bar W Ranch | Stumptown Cattle | Berend Land And Cattle |

Let us introduce you to a group of folks who are an integral part of the R.A. Brown Ranch Team. We have hand selected these herds to help us increase the number of bulls offered in our sale while maintaining the strong quality we demand in our breeding program. These herds are similar to ours in 1). The strength of their genetics, 2). The strictness of their herd health program and 3) The integrity of the data reported. These bulls come with the same breeding guarantee and customer service you have come to expect from the R.A. Brown Ranch. The bulls arrive in Throckmorton, TX after weaning to be grown and developed with our bulls under the same management program. One of the blessings that has developed from this aspect of our business is the relationships we have developed with these fine people. There are lots of great people in the “cow business” and we think many of them are on this list.

225 West Business Spur 20 Roscoe, TX,

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Double A Cattle Company is a rather new cattle partnership that originated as a result of a five generation family farming and ranching operation that began in Nolan County about 7 miles south of Roscoe, Texas back in 1917.  At that time, the Alexander’s, who were primarily cotton farmers, migrated west from Livingston, Texas to escape uncontrollable insect damage to East Texas cotton, while the Graham family, who were primarily cattle ranchers, migrated east from Fort Stockton, Texas to escape drought. Living just across the road from each other, W.J. Alexander and Johnny Lee Graham married a short time later, and began the legacy. In 1957, in an attempt to escape the drought of the 50’s, W. J. bought a ranch in Coryell County, and turned the Roscoe operation over to his youngest son, Dean. Dean Alexander farmed independently until 1977, when his two sons, Mike and Kim, joined the operation known as Alexander & Sons.  In 1989, when Dean retired, Mike and Kim formed a partnership known as Alexander Farms.  Then in 2004, when Mike’s oldest son, Justin, and Kim’s only son, Roddy, joined the family farm, the operation was split, as Mike kept Alexander Farms, and Kim, his wife Marsha, and son Roddy formed Alexander Ag.

In 2006, Alexander Ag got into the Red Angus registered seed stock business when they bought 4 registered Red Angus bred heifers at the RA Brown Ranch Annual Sale. They began to gradually expand the registered seed stock operation, and in 2011 were invited to become cooperators in the RA Brown Ranch Bull Cooperative. In 2012, in an attempt to accelerate the herd expansion, Alexander Ag merged its seed stock operation with Justin Alexander, and his wife, Tamara, who ran a commercial cattle operation, to form Double A Cattle Company, which today consists of registered Red Angus bulls, cows and heifers and commercial Simangus cattle.

Double A Cattle Company is committed to producing high quality cattle that meet the demands of an ever-changing market place.  Using Artificial Insemination, Embryo Transfer and In-vitro Fertilization along with continuous data analysis allows us to rapidly adapt to the market needs of today as well as prepare for anticipated future trends.

We are very fortunate and blessed to be a part of the R.A. Brown team.  As a unified body of cooperators we are able to capitalize on the experience, knowledge and expertise of each individual team member.  We look forward to the future growth of the registered seed stock industry and the strengthening of the many great relationships within the RA Brown Ranch Bull Cooperative family, as the future looks extremely bright for the beef industry.

kyley@3klandandcattle.com  |  judykay@3klandandcattle.com

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3K Land & Cattle is a family owned and operated ranch located in the North Texas community of Drop, near Justin, TX. It was established by Wayne and Judy Kay Ferguson and is named for the females in the family: Judy Kay, Amanda Kay, and Brenna Kay. The tradition continues with the next 3K generation: Karlee Kay and Kenedy Kay DeVoe and Emerson Kay Owens

The ranch is managed by Judy Kay and son-in-law Kyley DeVoe. The DeVoe family lives on the ranch, and Kyley manages the day-to- day operations. Kyley and Judy Kay have served in many capacities in the Texas Red Angus Association, and Kyley serves on the board of the National Red Angus Association.

3K started using Red Angus cattle in the early 90’s and continues to use the most current procedures and technology available to produce cattle for the needs of the cattle industry. Always striving to improve the herd, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, and performance data is used in the breeding selection. The Red Angus qualities—fertility, calving ease, sound structure, udder structure, carcass quality, low maintenance and strong performance—are important when selecting bulls and females for the 3K program.

Wood Red Angus is a family owned ranch operated by Mike and Kathryn Wood and their two children, Nick and Katelyn.  The ranch is located in beautiful northeast Oklahoma, near Sallisaw, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The cattle run on Bermuda and fescue pastures with minimal supplementation in the winter.  We strive to produce “herd bull” quality sires for the commercial cattleman: cattle which excel in type, performance, carcass quality, and  adaptability. With our bulls working successfully across the U.S and Canada,  from the heat and humidity of Alabama, to the 300 acre per animal unit high desert of Nevada, we believe we are meeting our goals. Wood Red Angus will continue to improve our product to enable our customers the profit potential to maintain the ranching lifestyle that we truly love so  much.  We are very excited to be with Donnell, Kelli, Tucker and Lanham as we believe in their program and know that they are industry leaders in genetics, leadership and above all else Integrity.

dancindeerranch@yahoo.com  

Dancin’ Deer Ranch owned by Ken and Marja Bower and located in Forestburg, Texas. We have been in the cattle business since 1993 starting with Simmental then turning our focus to Sm/Angus cattle. Cooperating with the RA Brown Ranch since 1999 has played a major part in our success.

Bola Red Angus located in the rolling hills of Montague County near Forestburg, TX, BOLA is a family partnership between the Dancin’ Deer Ranch, owned by Ken and Marja Bower, and the 608 Ranch owned by Marja’s brother, Lane Ladewig. BOLA’s mission is to produce the best Red Angus cattle through an intensive artificial insemination and embryo transfer program. We continually strive to produce well-balanced, uniform, honest cattle with above average EPD’s and phenotype. We thoroughly enjoy our cattle, and we have met so many wonderful people with the same passion for the exciting endeavor called “The Cattle Business”.

620-475-9702 |  dkpelton@gbta.net

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Pelton Simmental/Red Angus is a family-owned and operated Seedstock business located in Burdett, Kansas. Dustin, Kendra, with their children Addy and Brody, along with Aaron, Kelly, and their children Evie, Eli, Easton, Eleanor and Ellis provide both spring and fall Red Angus and SimAngus bulls, with private treaty females available. The purebred operation began in 1972 where over 5,000 bulls have been sold in their production sales along with some private treaty sales.

With the use of an extensive ET program and proven predictable genetics, a strong genetic cowherd has been developed by utilizing every available economic and performance measurement. Along with a strong genetic base, customer service was developed and emphasized for the sole purpose of “value added marketing for customers.”

The operation was recognized in 2007 as BIF Seedstock Producer of the Year, in 2010 as Red Angus Breeder of the Year, and has been awarded numerous GridMaster Awards for an excellent Red Angus Product.

Jim Riggins | 940-357-0215  |  JbarLcattle@wildblue.net

Gene White | 940-886-7122

Mike White | 940-886-7488

James “Jim” Riggins has long ties to the cattle industry. His great-great-grandfather Elijah and their brother Charles Goodnight blazed the Goodnight-Loving trail. For over 100 years, his family has been ranching in Wilbarger County, west of Vernon, Texas. In January 1998, Riggins formed J Bar L Cattle Company to expand his commercial operation and started a registered Angus herd. Since that time, he has been active in the R.A. Brown Ranch Angus and SimAngus Cooperator program.

Riggins, a graduate of Texas A&M University Game Warden Program and Tarleton State University with a B.S. in Agriculture, is also was known for his work with U.S. Seeds Inc. as President and CEO with worldwide ties. Outside of ranching interests, Riggins stays involved with many community programs, including those that focus on at-risk children.

Owned by Gene and Michael White, our family has been dedicated to producing premium beef and caring for the land since 1919. as fifth-generation ranchers, we have spent over a century perfecting our process to deliver beef that combines unmatched flavor, superior quality, and responsible practices.

With trusted partnership, beginning in 2000, with R.A. Brown Ranch Bulls for carcass data study, we have developed a complete R.A. Brown herd with industry-leading genetics. Backed by detailed records, our cattle have consistently grown, and in 2024, 78% of our beef was graded Prime. We prioritize respect and low-stress environments to raise healthy cattle.

Welcome Gene White & Mike White to J Bar L Cattle Company

3750 Fairbanks Ferry Road, Havana, Florida 32333

850-519-0896 (Pat)  |  durdenredangus@gmail.com

Located near the town of Havana, in the beautiful Florida Panhandle, Durden Red Angus is owned and operated by Pat and Phebe Durden. The two grew up together in 4-H and developed their love for the land and all creatures great and small on the family farms where they were raised.

Brought up around small commercial herds, the pair bought their first commercial cattle shortly after marrying in 2003. Through a series of introductions and events that can only be described as fate, the Durdens became acquainted with the R.A. Brown family and purchased their first registered females in 2013 at the RAB Legacy Sale. They dispersed their commercial herd, and haven't looked back since.

R.A. Brown cooperators since 2014, the Durden's strive to raise exceptional, easy-handling Red Angus cattle. Pat and Phebe are the 3rd generation to live on the family land. Phebe also works as a registered nurse. Pat operates a land clearing and forestry mowing business. Pat also  serves as a District Director for the Florida Cattlemen's Association. They are always happy to welcome visitors and can be contacted by phone or email.

940-849-9211  |  bellah@windstream.net

Jody and Betsy Bellah own and operate registered and commercial Angus and SimAngus cow-calf, stocker, and wheat operations in Throckmorton, Haskell, Baylor, and Robertson counties in Texas and Otero and Elbert counties in Colorado. The base commercial cow herd was purchased in 1987 and has been straight Angus since 1916.

304-884-7993  |  cedarhillredangus@frontier.com | Follow Us on Facebook

Cedar Hill Farm, located in Jane Lew, West Virginia, is owned and operated by Dan and Alicia Stickel. Dan and Alicia manage all aspects of their cattle operation with limited outside help, and they fully understand the importance of functional, low-input, trouble-free cattle.

The Cedar Hill registered Red Angus herd is managed on steep, hilly, native fescue pastures under commercial cattle conditions. In 1996, they began using a Red Angus bull in a crossbreeding program. The Red Angus-sired calves performed exceptionally well, and since that time, the Cedar Hill herd has expanded to include over 200 head of registered 1A Red Angus females.

Dan and Alicia’s goal is to set the standard for functional, low-input, genetics that excel in the commercial beef industry. The Cedar Hill breeding program places great emphasis on maintaining large, correctly sorted contemporary groups to assure data accurately reflects the performance and functionality of each individual within their herd. Dan and Alicia have collected and utilized carcass ultrasound data since 1997, and they have adopted the use of DNA genomic testing to supplement replacement selection.

Since 1998, Cedar Hill has plan-mated each Red Angus female to high-accuracy sires or bulls sired by multiple-generations of high-accuracy sires to minimize genetic risk. From the very beginning, they have utilized an intensive AI program that places emphasis on multiple trait selection. Their planned mating system emphasizes as much attention to detail for natural service sire selection as it does in AI sire selection. Natural service sires that have roamed the Cedar Hill breeding pastures include Cheyenne, LJC Javelin M08, Celebration, Commitment, and Assurance; all five of which are marketed through major bull studs. Other popular natural service sires used at Cedar Hill include Paramount, Pacesetter, Phenomenal, and Profit Driven.

Cedar Hill Farm has been a cooperator with R.A. Brown Ranch since 2001. The core of our Red Angus program descends from a select group of 28 females that we purchased from R.A. Brown Ranch in 2001. Many of our top herd sires have also come from R.A. Brown Ranch because we believe in the integrity of their program.

Visitors are always welcome at Cedar Hill Farm. We enjoy providing tours of our herd or just talking about our passion of producing the very best cattle we can possibly produce. Feel free to give us a call any time at 304-884-7993 or email us at cedarhillredangus@frontier.com.

1092 Davis St., Columbia, AL

334-696- 8956 (home)  |  334-726- 7342 (Jim)

jim@jyjredangus.com |  jessica@jyjredangus.com

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JYJ Red Angus, LLC is owned and operated by Jim and Jessica Yance of Southeast Alabama in the rural community of Haleburg. Jim and Jessica both grew up on local family farms where God, family, and agriculture were instilled in their lives. Jim and Jessica strive to pass on their love for God and family, as well as their passion for agriculture and cattle to their boys, Tye and Reid.

Jim is a graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, with a degree in Livestock Health. Jim’s background in livestock is utilized daily as the owner and manager of both commercial and registered herds. Jim and Jessica also own and operate YJ Farms, LLC, which consists of row crops, hay and forage, small grains, and a commercial cow-calf operation. Jim is the Commercial Beef Specialist for ADM for the state of Alabama and southern Tennessee. He also serves on various state and local agriculture boards both as member and officer. Jim and Jessica were chosen as the 2013 Outstanding Young Farm Family for the Beef division in the state of Alabama.

Jessica is an Auburn graduate with a degree in Nutrition/Food Science. She also earned an Elementary Education degree from Troy University. Jessica taught Kindergarten for a number of years, but currently is a stay-at-home wife and mother. Jessica manages both JYJ Red Angus and YJ Farms along with her husband while raising their sons. The Yances are dedicated members within their church family and community.

As a commercial cattleman, Jim began purchasing and utilizing R.A. Brown genetics in his cow- calf operation in 2000. After seeing the performance of the Red Angus influence in the commercial cowherd, Jim and Jessica grew a passion for Red Angus cattle. They purchased several Red Angus donor cows from R.A. Brown Ranch and JYJ Red Angus was established. The Yances have been on the RA Brown Cooperative Team since 2006.

Jim and Jessica are the breeders of “Redemption” (Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334). The JYJ Red Angus mission is to produce exceptionally sound, genetically-proven cattle for the benefit of the commercial cattlemen, which will result in producing top quality beef. We utilize the use of Artificial Insemination, Embryo Transfer, and In-Vitro Fertilization to produce well-balanced, efficient, performance-driven cattle. We are dedicated to being good stewards of the land, honest business partners, and enthusiastic cattle producers who love and enjoy being a part of the cattle industry.

As our motto states, JYJ Red Angus cattle are “Bred for Excellence”. We are current members of the Red Angus Association of America, the Southeastern Red Angus Association, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Jim is currently a member of the Red Angus Board of Directors.

“I will provide grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied.” Deuteronomy 11:15

It is to God that we give glory for His faithfulness and everlasting love.

(806) 786-4468  |  jmattbellah@gmail.com

Since 2012, we have owned an irrigated farm and ranch in Sedan, NM, where we develop high-quality bred heifers in partnership with Laurie and Layne Strebeck. This spring, we moved back home to Throckmorton, Texas to work alongside Matt's parents, Jody and Betsy Bellah, within their farming and cattle operation. Just recently, we started a registered Angus and Red Angus herd utilizing RAB genetics. We have a small herd of children at home that keep us busy, Trevor, Claire, Kate, and Brock.

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Tony and Allison Ballinger own and operate Cross B Cattle Company, and call their home at the ranch in Morgan Mill, Tx. Since getting married in 1998, they’ve worked together to build a successful Red and Black Angus cow herd with proven, balanced genetics for the commercial and seedstock cattleman. What began as a commercial herd in the late 90s has grown into a purebred operation. Along the way, they’ve formed valuable relationships with people like the Brown Family, and other breeders and cooperators who have greatly influenced the direction of their program. Cross B Cattle Company has been a cooperator since 2011. 

Tony has been working in the feed industry since 1997 for MoorMans/ADM, and now serves as an Area Sales Manager for Texas and Louisiana. Over the years, he has taken on various leadership roles such as serving as a board member for Lone Star Ag Credit, and is a valuable member of the Morgan Mill ISD school board. He is also currently on the National Board of Directors for the Red Angus Association. Tony earned a master’s degree in Animal Science from Tarleton State University in 1997. Allison, a Tarleton State graduate as well, started her photography business in 2003. She specializes in equine photography and capturing the ranching lifestyle. 

The Ballingers have three children—Lane, Carson, and Henley. Carson and Henley both grew up exhibiting Red Angus heifers at major shows, and the kids help with everything from feeding and breeding, to maintaining the herd. Carson graduated high school in 2019, and now runs his own custom farming/hauling business, while also helping daily with the management of the ranch, and all farming projects. He also served as a director for the Junior Red Angus Association. Henley graduated high school in 2024, and is pursuing a degree in agricultural communications at Tarleton State University. Over the years, she has gained a passion for breeding and showing sheep. Lane was often his siblings’ cheerleader ringside, and now helps from a distance with some business management, since he  received his law degree from Oklahoma University in 2020, and now practices in a top law firm, soon to be in NYC. 

The Ballingers also raise cow-bred performance Quarter Horses, and have been AQHA breeders since 1998. They use horses to work cattle at times, but mostly raise and sell prospects, and enjoy watching others have success in and out of the show ring with horses that carry their name and legacy. They are members of various organizations, including RAAA, TRAA, TSCRA, NCBA, and AQHA.

Eddie and Mary Curtis  |  Silsbee, Texas  |  409-781-6799

info@ccredangus.com  |  www.ccredangus.com

We are a Red Angus seedstock producer located in southeast Texas. Owned by Eddie and Mary Curtis  We raise Red Angus cattle, primarily for the excellence found in the breed. Through embryo transfer and artificial insemination, we strive to grow quality, functional cattle with top genetics and balanced EPDs that work for purebred or commercial cattlemen in any environment.

212 County Road 2310 | Telephone, TX 75488

Brad Jones | 903-227-4975 |  bjones@jonesranchcattle.com | Follow us on Facebook

Jones Ranch is a registered Angus ranch, located in the community of Telephone. The Northeast Texas ranch is owned and operated by Brad and Charlotte Jones, where their families have been a part of the ranching community for four generations.

Jones Ranch has been an R.A. Brown Ranch cooperator since 2001, and offers cattle that are functional, efficient and profitable. Working toward that goal, they utilize all the tools offered through American Angus Association to continuously strive to improve their herd. All females are enrolled in Maternal Plus, they collect phenotypes, carcass ultrasound, and they have been genomic testing all animals since 2013. In addition, an extensive AI and ET program is utilized to ensure they produce functional and efficient cattle. Brad also operates a cattle reproduction business where he specializes in embryo recovery and transfer, estrus synchronization, and artificial insemination.

Visitors are always welcome at Jones Ranch, where Brad and Charlotte enjoy sharing their passion for the industry with others.

 donellwk@gmail.com  |  Don cell:  417-489-5205

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Kleiboeker’s Clover Creek Farms, located near Stotts City, MO, is owned and operated by John and Robyn Kleiboeker and their sons:   Donell, Dallas, Jackson, Jordan, and Dyllan.  The boys represent the sixth generation of Kleiboekers farming and raising cattle in southwest Missouri.

Focused on SimAngus (both black and red), the Kleiboeker family also raises Angus and Red Angus cattle to utilize traits that each breed excels in and to capture the heterosis that is offered naturally through crossbreeding. They also believe in the importance of tenderness, flavor, and the eating experience demanded by beef consumers, forging their dedication to the improvement of marbling and other carcass traits that affect beef quality. Maternally oriented, the Kleiboeker's focus on improving fertility and cow longevity as a means of optimizing their return on investment for every female in the herd.

Additionally, John and Robyn and their sons utilize management intensive grazing of novel fescue, Bermuda, and native warm season pastures as well as annuals such as wheat, rye, millet, and sudan grass. Their herds are adapted to single wire electric fences and move themselves from pasture to pasture by simply leading them to the open gate. All their weaned calves are hand fed by walking in and among the calves daily to fill feed bunks. The Kleiboekers believe that producing docile cattle through both genetic selection and good handling techniques allows for more enjoyable interactions on a daily basis, as well as improved production from the cattle.

JENNINGS VENTURES CATTLE CO.

t.gabe.jennings@gmail.com | 979-777-4366 www.jenningsventurescattle.com

Our names are Gabe and Kayla Jennings, and we own Jennings Ventures Cattle Company. Our Angus and Red Angus seedstock cattle business is based in the Texas Hill Country.We have been raising registered Angus and Red Angus cattle since 2016.

We are striving to raise a family centered around Jesus. We feel blessed to be able to show stewardship for God's creation to our kids each day in an authentic way.

That mentality flows over into our customer service. We have been blessed to do business with others who value Christ and long-term relationships. We hope to follow their example in how we conduct ourselves in maintaining current customers and developing more. To ensure this is a lasting endeavor, we aim to identify maternal cattle with growth and carcass traits to sustainably feed God's people.

Our bulls are primarily marketed through our cooperator partnership with R.A. Brown Ranch in Throckmorton, Texas. We have marketed their female contemporaries through private treaty opportunities, through the R.A. Brown Ranch Annual Sales and through an online sale. We are in our second year hosting the Focus on the Future Online Red Angus Production Sale along with fellow, like-minded ranchers in our state. 

In addition to the registered herd, we have recently launched Jennings Ventures Beef. Our passion for the beef industry and gathering people around a table made this a natural step to stock our products in a local store front.  

REFLECTED R RANCH (Simmental / SimAngus)

reflected.r.ranch@gmail.com | 719-469-2857 | www.ReflectedRRanch.com

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Reflected R  Ranch, located near Sugar City, Colorado,  is owned and operated by Curtis and Susan Russell. Curtis’ career background has featured feedlot management, ag commodity marketing, sales, and balancing livestock nutritional rations. Susan is a former ag journalist, with a rich heritage in the registered seedstock industry. The couple owned and operated a feed store, custom mill, semi fleet, and AI business for nearly 20 years, all the while running their own registered SimGenetics Ranch.

Both raised in Kansas, the pair learned the importance of giving of one’s time to youth and the beef community. They have continued their love for livestock and helping others on their own seedstock ranch in Colorado since 1991.They both served on the American Simmental Association (ASA) board of trustees and its executive committee, the only husband-wife team to have served. Russell’s Reflected R Ranch was privileged to receive the World Simmental Federation’s Golden Book international leadership honor, the highest award given by the breed.

Susan works part-time for the ASA, with Curtis focusing on AI and ET breeding, and monitoring the Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) and $ Indexes, with an emphasis on calving ease combined with adequate growth. All animals are registered through ASA’s Total Herd Enrollment option, and their entire herd is DNA evaluated for gnomically enhanced EPDs and higher accuracy data.

Bar W Ranch

markbarw@worthington.bz | 817-475-9702

Mark and Dottie Worthington are the dedicated owners and operators of Bar W Ranch, a premier registered Black Angus cattle operation located in Parker and Palo Pinto Counties, Texas. Since 2017, Mark has focused on improving cattle genetics and quality through the use of elite registered Black Angus bulls, believing strongly in the role genetics play in advancing herd health and performance. His commitment to sustainable breeding practices and cattle improvement has made Bar W Ranch a trusted name among Texas ranchers, and Mark has partnered with Brown Ranch since 2017 to further enhance the quality of cattle across the United States.

The Bar W Ranch name and logo are deeply personal to Mark. He designed the logo at just 18 years old, inspired by his lifelong connection to ranching and the legacy of several generations of ranchers in his family. Mark fondly remembers working cattle alongside his father as a young boy, a formative experience that sparked his passion for the industry. This connection to the land and livestock has remained a guiding force throughout his life, shaping the vision for Bar W Ranch.

In addition to his ranching endeavors, Mark and Dottie have co-owned Worthington Realty Investments Inc. since 1988, a successful real estate business that they built together. They establish their reputation for integrity and excellence in the real estate industry, with both working side by side to serve their community with passion and dedication.

Mark and Dottie’s family is at the core of their lives. Married for 48 years, they are proud parents to two daughters, Brooke and Bree, and four grandchildren, who they consider their greatest treasures. Their family values are woven into every aspect of their business and ranching life, reinforcing their unwavering commitment to one another and to the land they love.

Residing in Weatherford, Texas, Mark and Dottie continue to live and work in the heart of their community. With over three decades of experience in both ranching and real estate, their work exemplifies hard work, dedication, and a deep respect for family, the land, and the community. Their ongoing contributions through Bar W Ranch and Worthington Realty Investments are a testament to their enduring legacy of excellence, integrity, and passion for creating lasting value in all they do.

stumptown cattle

ryan@stumptowncattle.com | Follow us on Facebook | https://www.stumptowncattle.com

Stumptown Cattle is a family owned and operated seedstock operation in Southwest Wisconsin.  Ryan, Britt and their 3 children started their herd in the spring of 2018, purchasing a small commercial herd from a family friend.  Ryan was less than impressed with his new brides’ purchase, having not grown up in production agriculture.  Out of marital obligation Ryan helped calve out the first two calf crops, but like so many things the spring of 2020 changed everything.  Ryan decided that farming and cattle was just in his wife’s blood and if they were going to do this cattle thing, they were going to do it right.  They purchased their first registered Red Angus cow from a local breeder, Emerald Earth Cattle Co.  It was from there that things began to change quickly.  Ryan soon started to study EPD’s and began to sell off their commercial herd and purchased a few more registered cows.

The next chapter of Stumptown Cattle was started in October of 2020 when Ryan’s wife Britt saw an ad for the annual RA Brown ranch in a magazine.  While his less than spontaneous personality was not up for the 14 hour drive to Throckmorton later that week, Britt did log onto the sale online and thought she would see what it was all about.  3 hours later they had purchased 5 more registered cows.  The adventure of getting those cows to WI from Texas is a story for another time, but Ryan was fully hooked after those first cows arrived.  Wisconsin winters are not for the weak or faint of heart, those cows were docile, easy fleshing and terrific mama’s.  This is where Britt fades into the background and Ryan elevates Stumptown Cattle to the next level. 

Ryan’s analytical mind began diving into not just EPD’s but cattle pedigrees and breeding programs across the country.  He started developing his own spreadsheets, dove into strategic matings, and learned to AI and ultrasound.  In his studies he was drawn to the work the RA Brown ranch was doing through enhancing sustainability and profitability to their clients.

Attending the Cedar Hill Farms female production sale in the fall of 2021 Ryan and Britt meet Greg Comstock.  Greg took Ryan under his wing and spent many hours on the phone teaching Ryan about the registered cattle business.  The fall of 2022 Stumptown Cattle was honored to become cooperators with the R.A. Brown ranch.  Ryan continues to lead their herd into the future with extensive use of top AI genetics and embryo transfer.  If you ever find yourself in the beautiful Driftless region, stop in for a visit.        

berend land & cattle

sueannberend@xactgenetics.com | Follow us on Facebook

Berend Land & Cattle is owned and operated by a brother and sister team, Shane Berend (wife - Kristin) and Sue Ann Berend. Shane and Sue Ann grew up on a family dairy farm (August E Berend Dairy) south of Windthorst, TX, where Shane learned to AI breed cattle while in high school. Shane worked initially on the family dairy and then eventually purchased his own dairy.

As often happens with dairies, Shane started to raise a herd of commercial beef cows along with his dairy herd. Sue Ann moved off and obtained a degree in Genetics and eventually was certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics in human genetic testing. The opportunity arose where Sue Ann could do her human genetics work remotely from home and she moved to a farm close to Windthorst in Joy, TX, directly adjacent to some land that Shane had purchased years before. It was then that Shane and Sue Ann partnered on a small herd of registered red angus cattle, and eventually grew their herd to include registered angus and wagyu cattle. All of the registered cattle are set up and AI bred to top sires in the breed. They also use embryos through IVF to proliferate their best donor cows. Recently, they put a high fence around the Joy property and added registered exotics, including fallow and axis deer, blackbuck antelope, gemsbok, and aoudad.