Stephanie Lastovica Marburger, a multifaceted entrepreneur in the heart of Texas, epitomizes the spirit of a modern-day beef business woman. With varied, yet interconnected, family business interests spanning the beef industry, she stands as a respected and admired presence in her community along with her husband (Bracken Marburger), parents (Steven and Sandra Lastovica), and brother…

Texas is not only known for its vast landscapes and iconic cowboy culture, but also for its thriving beef industry. The Texas Beef Council (TBC) is at the center of it all, bringing Texans to the table with delicious recipes, entertaining content, and credible information. Their 20-member Board of Directors oversees vital activities that support…

Dan Gattis is a cattle rancher, trial lawyer, and advocate for beef. Dan has dedicated his life’s work to producing quality food for the community, serving as a steward for the land, and educating others about the positive benefits of eating beef and the beef industry, in general.  Dan’s lineage in agriculture harks back seven…

John Hollis knows a thing or two about Texas land and livestock.  He’s a seventh-generation rancher and carries on the family business at The Diamond I Ranch in Apple Springs, a small town in East Texas.  The ranch was founded in 1889 and has been awarded the Texas Department of Agriculture’s “Family Land Heritage” designation….

Tucker Brown, a sixth generation Texas rancher, grew up on his family’s ranch in Throckmorton, about an hour north of Abilene. The R.A. Brown Ranch, founded in 1895, is known today for their quality genetics, breeding approximately 800 bulls a year including Angus, Red Angus, SimAngus (a cross between Simmental and Angus) and Hotlander breeds….