Spring Street Farms: From Hollywood Stunts to Louisiana Wagyu
At The Big Texas Event in Fort Worth, hosted in partnership by the Texas Wagyu Association and the Australian Wagyu Association, American Cattlemen magazine sat down with one of the conference’s most unique guests: Gregg Brazzell of Spring Street Farms in Louisiana. Brazzell came to the Wagyu business with a story unlike most cattle producers—before […]
TWA Producer of the Month: SDG Ranch
Most people wouldn’t expect to find one of the hardest-working cows on a Wagyu ranch wearing a Jersey hide. But that’s exactly what you’ll find at SDG Ranch outside Carthage, Missouri. She’s the family milk cow, and just this week Michael and Sarah Cochran transferred another fullblood Wagyu embryo into her. It’s not the first time, […]
Member Spotlight: Meet 4Crosses Ranch
In a relatively short time, the 4Crosses Ranch has become one of the most talked-about names in the Wagyu industry. While many producers first became familiar with the operation through its involvement in recent record-setting genetics purchases at The Big Texas Sale and the Passion for Prime Sale, the team behind 4Crosses believes its long-term […]
Meet new TWA Director Robert “Rob” Cullen of Cullen Akaushi Cattle
The Texas Wagyu Association is pleased to introduce one of our newest members of the Board of Directors, Rob Cullen of Cullen Akaushi Cattle Company in Harwood, Texas. Rob’s journey to the Wagyu industry began long before he ever owned his first Akaushi cow. Originally from Texas, he attended the Texas Military Institute beginning at […]
Member Spotlight: Sunday River Ranch
Building a Legacy of Excellence in Wagyu The Texas Wagyu Association is proud to spotlight Sunday River Ranch, owned and operated by Jerome and Leanne Landreneau, a family dedicated to raising full-blood Wagyu cattle with a commitment to quality, consistency, and long-term stewardship. Located in Edna, Texas, Sunday River Ranch blends modern cattle management with […]
Member Spotlight: Landgraf Ranch
When people talk about superior Wagyu genetics in Texas, Landgraf Ranch is never far from the conversation. Kenny and Dacia Landgraf are the owners of Landgraf Ranch at Walnut Creek and they have built a reputation for combining disciplined business experience with an uncompromising focus on elite Wagyu breeding. Landgraf Ranch began in the spring […]
Member Spotlight: Jiyu American Wagyu
A Genetics-First Wagyu Program Jiyu American Wagyu LLC has established itself as a respected name in Wagyu breeding through a disciplined, genetics-first approach centered on advanced reproductive technologies. Based near Iowa City, Iowa, the operation is led by Sarah Bailey and Kyle Schuchmann, whose combined expertise in artificial insemination, embryo transfer, herd management, and genetic […]
Member Spotlight: Rebel Wagyu
Dr. Russ Hobbs’ path into Wagyu cattle production is anything but conventional. While serving as a U.S. Navy scuba diver, he was involved in an accident that resulted in a significant back injury. After consulting with multiple doctors, it was chiropractic care that ultimately resolved his issues and changed the direction of his life. Following […]
Member Spotlight: Scorched Stone Cattle Company
From Kansas prairies to premium beef genetics, the Homolka family builds a lasting legacy in Wagyu cattle. Nestled between the rolling hills of Ellsworth County and the wide, flat plains of Barton County, Scorched Stone Cattle Company sits on land that reflects the spirit of Kansas ranching — diverse, resilient, and deeply rooted in family […]
Member Spotlight: Craig and Linda Dorrance
Craig and Linda Dorrance’s story is one that stretches from the roots of American history all the way to the heart of Texas ranching. Married in Garland, Texas, in 1978, the couple moved to New Braunfels in 1979 and built their Pepper D Ranch in Seguin, Texas. Craig and Linda’s heritage is a tapestry of […]