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Simbrahs working in Kansas
published: August 21st 2015 by: Martha Hollida Garrett
Cattle have been a part of the Stenstrom family history for several generations. This central Kansas family operation has seen their cattle herd follow along the lines of the industry over the decades from an Angus based herd, to incorporation of Hereford genetics to Black Baldys and then when the continental breeds arrived, they added Simmental genetics....
On the job training leads to a successful seedstock operation
published: August 15th 2015 by: Lesli Groves
Jim Corporron is marking 20 years in purebred Santa Gertrudis; devotes half the herd to cross-breeding program Corporron Acres of Schulenburg, Texas, is celebrating their 20th anniversary of registering purebred Santa Gertrudis cattle....
Rich history, strong future at Tom Brothers Ranch
published: August 22nd 2014 by: Merridee Wells
There’s a TV commercial currently running featuring the distinctive, deep voice of Sam Elliot talking about some of Texas’ “firsts”….the first U.S. battleship aptly named The Texas; the nation’s first domed stadium was located in the Lone Star State ; and the first word spoken on the moon was “Houston”…....
Breeding for success
published: August 15th 2014 by: Merridee Wells
Success is measured in a variety of ways. In purebred cattle circles, satisfied customers, high sales averages, show ring wins, and recognition by fellow breeders are all measures of success. This said, Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch, Beaumont, Texas, can mark themselves and their Brangus operation successful....
Johnson Cattle Company
published: January 10th 2014 source: Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association
Although relatively new to the purebred cattle business, Johnson Cattle Company is building a very high quality Simbrah program in South Texas. The operation, owned by brothers Wayne and Kenny Johnson, along with their wives, Belva and Twila began their Simbrah operation four years ago....
TSSA Member Profile...
published: November 1st 2013 source: Texas Simmental/Simbrah Association
Langford’s Simmentals Langford’s Simmentals have been breeding registered Simmental cattle since 1998 and owners, Lou and Linda Langford were involved in the commercial cattle segment for many years before then....
F.E. Hill Ranch Company Relies On Data
published: January 12th 2013 by: Martha Hollida Garrett source: Southern Livestock Standard
Producing a quality product is the goal at F.E. Hill Ranch Company, Fairfield, Texas. They rely heavily on evaluating their product through weights and measurements and making decisions based on those numbers....
La Campanita Ranch finds a lot to like about Simbrah
published: August 24th 2012 by: Merridee Wells
Pat Rogers, Jr. of La Campanita Ranch is the type of cattleman that every breed needs…an enthusiastic supporter, be-cause he can’t say enough “good” about the Simbrah breed and its people....
Oman Family Has Three Generation History With The State Fair Of Texas
published: September 16th 2011 by: Martha Hollida Garrett
John Bill Oman first attended the State Fair of Texas (SFT) at the age of “12 or 13 years old” with his parents, but little did he realize the impact this institution would have on him, his daughters and now his grandchildren....
Migl Feed & Grain Specializes In Customer Service
published: September 15th 2011 by: Martha Hollida Garrett
The year was 1968. The average cost to build a home was $14,900; gas was 34 cents a gallon; minimum wage was $1.60/hour and the first Apollo mission was launched. While these events had national significance, a business venture in Lavaca County, Texas, was just beginning and would certainly impact and benefit area farmers and ranchers....
Hot and Healthy
published: August 19th 2011 by: Sharla Ishmael
After 30 years of meticulous genetic planning and rigorous testing to produce high-quality, tender, heart-healthy beef in the most efficient manner possible, Bill and Jane Travis of Pine Ridge Ranch have succeeded in building a herd that is custom-made for both hot pastures and plates....
Black and Beautiful … at Shallow Water Ranch
published: August 19th 2011 by: Sharla Ishmael
Bobby and Jeanne Thornhill sell only front-pasture quality cattle – and you can bet they’ll be black, blaze-faced and good looking Some folks in the cattle business will sell you anything; some will only sell an animal if it’s good enough to put their brand on it for the world to see....
Rasing replacement cows, Hodde style
published: December 10th 2010 by: Martha Hollida Garrett
Leroy and son, Bradley Hodde raise replacement females, and they raise good ones. The Hodde name is associated with quality female consignments at high end commercial replacement heifer sales in Texas and cattlemen across Texas, and Louisiana are now utilizing their genetics....
Simbrah works for this Gulf Coast outfit
published: August 10th 2010 by: Martha Hollida Garrett
Ives Cattle Company made a neighborly bull purchase over 20 years ago, and since then Simbrah bulls have influenced this Texas Gulf Coast cow/calf program. “I was probably about 10-years-old, when dad bought those first Simbrah bulls....
Ranching in Cooke County
published: June 23rd 2010 by: Pamela Robinson source: Gainesville Register
Cattle ranching remains a thriving industry in Texas and Cooke County is no exception. The fields, pastures and barns in this area continue to hold, feed and raise herds that eventually work their way to market and the consumer....
She Is An Aggie Tradition
published: May 29th 2010 by: Kylene Helduser source: Texas A&M
Texas A&M University’s Jack K. Williams Administration building is one of the most identifiable landmarks on campus—the expansive lawn and driveway, the massive front façade and the iconic columns all evoke the power and prestige of the University....
Former Texas Junior Simmental Simbrah Association Standout Still Involved with Simbrah Cattle
published: March 1st 2010 source: Simbrah World
Erin Frazier’s TJSSA show experience evolved into Thunder Cattle Company in Chapman Ranch, Texas. Here, she talks about why she chose Simbrah, the opportunities she’s earned because of her ag experience, and advice for others....
Bud Wentz has often been called the "Godfather of Simbrah Cattle"
published: March 1st 2010 source: Simbrah World
Regardless of your status--old or new breeder, or somewhere in between, the probability that you have heard and even met Bud Wentz is very high. Wentz has often been called the “Godfather of Simbrah” and his life long devotion to the breed is unquestionable....
On The Ranch With The Truitts
published: November 12th 2009 by: Murphy Givens source: Corpus Christi Caller Times
The Truitt family packed up and left Corpus Christi in the summer of 1902 for the Rio Grande. The Truitts were moving to Rancho Capisallo owned by Brownsville political boss James B. Wells, who also was the attorney for King Ranch....
Simbrah an integral part of Sklar and Son operation
published: September 18th 2009 by: Martha Hollida Garrett
To say that Darrell Sklar believes in Simbrah genetics is an understatement. Sklar has been breeding and raising them since the mid-70’s---in fact Sklar and Son were some of the first cattlemen to utilize the Simmental and Brahman cross....
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