Local idyllic 300-acre ranch a haven for quality beef producer

The United States is the world’s largest beef consumer and the world’s largest beef producer. Texas, with approximately 4.3 million cows, has the largest number of beef cows. Most consumers purchase their meats in the local grocery store, with a small number buying from specialized markets and even fewer directly from a cattle ranch.

The journey of the average cow from birth to the table varies depending on how they are fed and where they begin life.

Due to the high demand for beef, most beef cattle in the United States are grain-fed on large ranches before being shipped to feedlots, where they may spend six months or more being fattened before slaughter.