When you think of the beef industry, you might picture sprawling ranches and cattle grazing under wide Texas skies. But behind the scenes, people like Leslie Callahan are ensuring that those ranchers have a way to market for their cattle and that consumers enjoy high-quality beef on their plates. A Texas native, proud Aggie, and…

Nestled in the scenic landscape between Granbury and Glen Rose, Twin Canyons Ranch is a testament to the Texas spirit of innovation, tradition-building, and down-home hospitality. Owned and operated by Matthew and Kim Bays, this family-run ranch is more than just a cattle operation raising registered Longhorns and Herefords—it’s a thriving hub for agriculture, recreation,…

Meet Ally Spears, a rancher, beef advocate, and podcast host based in Bryan, Texas who has been aptly described as a “wearer of many cowboy hats.”  Ally’s roots run deep in ranching, tracing back to her family’s purebred Angus operation in Northern California which, today, also features Simmental cattle with a focus on genetics. Today,…

For members of the Beef Team, representing more than 130,000 independent beef producers is not a task taken lightly.

Dane Elliott has dedicated his life to tending to the land and livestock, embracing the challenges and rewards of this demanding lifestyle.