07/31/2026
Big Changes & Exciting News at Cedar Springs Ranch!
If you’ve noticed extra hustle and bustle around the ranch lately, you’re seeing our new foundation taking shape. We are hard at work building a lasting family legacy, and we have some major updates to share with you.
We are Growing the Family & the Crew. First, we are thrilled to welcome our oldest son and his family officially on board to help manage the ranch! Their arrival brings fresh ideas, extra hands, and great energy to our farming operations and our social media posts.
You might also spot a few other new faces helping us out around the property:
Melvin ( the mini horse and his crew assisting with infrastructure upgrades.) The future famous The Cedar Springs Landscaping Team (our hardworking goats!) working on cleaning up some overgrown pens and around the lakes and ponds.
We look forward to Howard the Duck and his feathered squad, coming soon. They will oversee aerial and aquatic activities around the farm.
Welcoming our hard working friends and fellow Angaushi farmers Tim, Colton and family. These guys have been putting in tireless hours assisting with repairs , upgrades and ever present on the “ hay days”.
The most inviting news is we are Introducing the "Emperor’s Breed" to Cedar Springs
As we wrap up our infrastructure upgrades, we are looking toward the future of our beef program. After seven months of deep research and consultations with top breeders and steak experts, we are officially introducing Wagyu and Akaushi cattle to Cedar Springs Ranch!
Akaushi (pronounced Ah-kuh-OO-shi) is one of the four Japanese Wagyu breeds. Known as the "Emperor’s Breed," they are famous for:
Melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, buttery flavor due to intense, consistent marbling.
Calving ease and vigor, which means healthier, low-stress births for our cows and less stress for our family.
Unmatched quality, consistently grading at 51.4% Prime and 47.4% Choice.
Heart-healthy benefits, featuring high monounsaturated fats that can actually help lower cholesterol. More steak with less cholesterol is a true win-win!
Pioneering the "Angaushi" Breed
We are also excited to pioneer our own crossbreeding program using the term Angaushi (an Angus and Akaushi cross).
By crossing Akaushi bulls with English and commercial cow herds, we will produce premium F1 offspring. While full Black Wagyu can sometimes feature extreme marbling that is overwhelming for daily dining, our Angaushi cross offers the perfect, highly accessible flavor profile for the traditional U.S. market.
In the future we will offer Three Beef Tiers
This new direction allows us to serve our customers with three incredible tiers of quality starting next year:
Traditional Angus Our classic, high-quality Angus beef for the strong traditional cattle market and farm-to-table options.
Premium Angaushi Our signature Angus/Akaushi cross, offering a healthier, higher-grade, and incredibly flavorful premium beef option. Developing for Next Year
Purebred Akaushi Ultra-premium, top-tier beef for true culinary connoisseurs, as well as seedstock for ranchers looking to upgrade their own herds. Future Offering
Thank you for being part of our journey as we grow, innovate, and build for the future. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes updates from the pastures!
