At Lyssy Beefmasters in Stockdale, Texas, ranching is more than a profession — it’s a family legacy built on hard work, stewardship, and a passion for raising quality cattle. Now in its third generation, the operation has grown from a traditional South Texas ranch into a respected purebred Beefmaster program with genetics reaching producers across…

Out on the High Plains near Canyon, Texas, David Baumann has built a career rooted in grit, growth, and a deep respect for the cattle he helps raise. Though he didn’t come from a traditional ranching background, he is a first-generation beef producer, drawn to the industry purely by his passion and perseverance—a journey that…

Home base these days is Uvalde, Texas — but in the rolling hills of Burnet County is where Jan Elliott’s ranching story continues to unfold, built on heritage and hard work. From those pastures, she is living out a dream that began in childhood. Born in Abilene, Jan always knew she was destined for ranch…

  On 200 acres outside Thornberry, Texas, Justin Bindel is building more than a cattle operation — he’s building a legacy. Founded in 2023, JB3 Ranch is a growing cow/calf operation raising Angus and Scottish Highland cattle. With just over 40 head today, Justin and his family are taking a hands-on, intentional approach to ranching…

Off the beaten path in Fort McKavett, Texas, about 50 miles to the south of San Angelo, sits Powell Ranches—an operation that has been home to five generations carrying on the family ranching legacy. Established in the late 1800s, the ranch has grown from its earliest days of running Rambouillet sheep to include a registered…