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East Texas breeder likes Simbrah
published: September 18th 2008
John Purnell, Marshall, Texas has had Simbrah and Simmental cattle almost since they were introduced into the United States. Purnell was in the dairy business in the 1960’s and then ran a John Deere dealership for years in Marshall....
King, Kenedy, Pierce: the grandees of grass
published: September 3rd 2008 by: Murphy Givens source: Caller Times
The Old West began here. Walter Prescott Webb wrote that the cattle industry began in a diamond-shaped area of South Texas stretching from San Antonio to Brownsville, Laredo to Corpus Christi. This is where Richard King and Mifflin Kenedy, among others, created the cattle kingdom of Texas....
Maine-Anjou Fits This Operation
published: August 8th 2008 by: Martha Hollida Garrett
Belvedere is a Latin word that means pretty view. For Wolfgang and Christa Buschhorn their ranch view is even prettier since incorporating Maine-Anjou into their program in 1990. They first saw the breed in Colorado....
Hill family finds Simbrah a perfect fit
published: May 23rd 2008 source: American Simbrah Breeders
Simbrah cattle have been a perfect fit for the Hill family. They have found the cattle to be tough enough to survive rugged terrain, heat and humidity, as well as provide strong maternal traits for growth and longevity, have desired marketability, plus the breed provides a great atmosphere for showing and developing leadership skills for the youngest generation of the family....
Brangus work on the Texas coast
published: March 28th 2008
The H.W. Hamilton Ranch, Sinton, Texas has a long history in the Texas cattle business, as the ranch can trace its origin back to the original Spanish land grant of the early 1800’s. Today the ranch focuses on crossing Brangus® bulls with Brahman x Hereford F1 females to produce what they think is an unbeatable female for the southern tier of the United States....
Pine Ridge Ranch produces Simbrah genetics for commercial segment
published: February 15th 2008 source: American Simbrah Breeders
Pine Ridge Ranch, owned by Bill and Jane Travis, is located in the rolling, hardwood and pine covered hills of East Texas, just southeast of Athens. The ranch maintains both Simmental and Simbrah cattle with the goal of developing the finest livestock for 65% of the world’s warm weather grazing areas....
Mackey family business promotes cancer research
published: December 14th 2007 by: Martha Hollida Garrett
The Mackey family, Milsap, Texas has found a unique way to incorporate a business and family time, while also raising money for cancer research. The family makes and markets rope halters, with a portion of the proceeds going to fight cancer....
Pine Ridge finds superior results with Simbrah steers
published: November 16th 2007 source: American Simbrah Breeders
Thirty head of purebred Simbrah steers owned by Pine Ridge Ranch, Athens, Texas were harvested recently with outstanding results. After 210 days on feed, the calf-fed steers produced an average age at harvest of 15 months and nine days....
Runnells-Pierce Ranch herd is heavily Simbrah influenced
published: October 19th 2007 source: American Simbrah Breeders
John Runnells, III, comes from a long line of good cattlemen and he knows what he likes and what works in his commercial program. Runnells is a partner in Runnells-Pierce Ranch, Bay City, Texas with his dad and two sisters....
Brown honored as pioneer at B.I.F. annual conference
published: September 7th 2007
BOZEMAN, MT- The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) honored Rob Brown of R.A. Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, Texas, with the Pioneer Award, June 1, during the organization’s 39th annual meeting in Fort Collins, CO....
John E. Dudley named TBA Beef Booster of the Year for 2007
published: August 24th 2007
John E. Dudley of Comanche, Texas, Hereford breeder, commercial cattleman and industry leader was recently named as the Texas Brahman Association’s Beef Booster of the Year. Since 1962, during the Texas Brahman Association’s Annual Meeting, a deserving person or entity is recognized for outstanding contributions to the beef industry....
All-star Nolan Ryan pitches for U.S. red meat in Japan
published: August 10th 2007
Hall-of-fame baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan traveled all the way to Japan to share two things he is passionate about: American baseball and meat. Ryan was there to participate in American Meat Month, a set of activities conducted by the U....
Broseco Ranch named top commercial producer
published: July 27th 2007
FORT COLLINS, COLO.—The Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) honored Broseco Ranch with its Commercial Producer of the Year Award June 7 during the organization’s 39th annual meeting in Fort Collins, Colo....
Cleere and Chapman honored
published: July 13th 2007 source: ICA of Texas
Two Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas Cattlemen’s Council Awards were presented on June 29 during the 33rd Annual ICA Convention and Trade Show in College Station. The Cattlemen’s Council Award is presented to individuals in recognition of their leadership in the Texas livestock industry and Texas agriculture....
Broseco Ranch honored as Red Angus 2006 Commercial Producer of the Year
published: March 30th 2007
Broseco Ranch of Mt. Pleasant, Texas has been honored by the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) as its 2006 Commercial Producer of the Year. Broseco is an acronym for ‘Brown Security Com-pany’ and was purchased in 1961 by Donaldson Brown....
Camp Cooley Ranch to host kick-off party for $1/2 million fundraiser, The Texas Challenge
published: March 16th 2007
With a $250,000 pledge to the Angus Foundation, Klaus and Bonnie Birkel, owners of Camp Cooley Ranch, Franklin, Texas, have challenged Texas Angus breeders and the Texas Angus Association to raise $50,000 annually in matching funds to support Angus education, youth and research efforts through the Angus Foundation....
Harris Riverbend Farms is home to quality Santa Gertrudis
published: December 1st 2006 by: Martha Hollida Garrett
About 20 years ago, David Harris purchased some heavily Santa Gertru-dis influenced females for his growing commercial herd. That group of fe-males impressed him and led him to start a small purebred herd, as well as develop a herd of Star 5 females....
Clark Angus Ranch awarded historic herd award
published: November 17th 2006
Clark Angus Ranch, Crockett, Texas, has received the Historic Herd Award by the American Angus AssociationSM. William Clark started the herd of registered Angus cattle and is still responsible for the herd today....
Camp Cooley Ranch to host field day Oct. 7
published: September 22nd 2006
Camp Cooley-Alabama Ranch, will hold a field day on October 7th at their Johnston Farms, Letohat-chee, Alabama location. The day s schedule is packed with learning opportunities and profitability tips....
Gayle receives "Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture" award
published: August 25th 2006
Forth Worth, TX - Bob Gayle, Goliad County, was a recipient and attended the “Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture” banquet held at the Doral Tesoro, Fort Worth, TX during the 2006 Texas County Agricultural Agents Association An-nual Meeting....
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