Simon Peter Bend Ranch

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

Congratulations, Jana!

🌟 Meet Jana Justiss, NJSGA At-Large Director & National Santa Gertrudis Queen 🌟

Hi! I'm Jana Justiss, a 16-year-old from Yoakum, Texas, and I'm honored to serve as an NJSGA At-Large Director and the National Santa Gertrudis Queen.

I'm actively involved in 4-H, FFA and organizations at my school, but my connection to the Santa Gertrudis breed began long before I was born. My family started Four J Cattle Company 50 years ago, and my journey officially began when my papa bought me my first cow-calf pair. Since then, I've enjoyed raising these cherry-red cattle and giving back to the breed that has given so much to me.

If I could give one piece of advice to juniors who hope to serve on the board someday, it would be this: work on the things that challenge you. Everyone has fears or obstacles, but growing through them will help you achieve your goals. Also, get involved! Competing in contests, serving your affiliate and participating in Junior Nationals has helped me grow in ways I never imagined.

One of my favorite Junior National memories came in 2025 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, when I was honored to win the Intermediate Byron Thoms High Point Individual award—exactly 40 years after my dad won his first Byron Thoms. Then, at the 2026 National Junior Show in West Monroe, Louisiana, I was crowned National Santa Gertrudis Queen while making lifelong memories and friendships.

I wouldn't be where I am today without the support of my family and the people who have encouraged me along the way. My grandparents have always been my biggest supporters, and both my dad and aunt served on the junior board. My aunt was even secretary of the first National Junior Board. I'm also grateful for past junior members like Cali Green, who helped me in the ring at my very first show, and Madison Moran, who encouraged me to become more involved in the Junior Organization and Texas 4-H.

I'm thankful for every opportunity this breed has given me and look forward to giving back to the next generation of Santa Gertrudis juniors.

10/02/2026

Briggs Ranches Fall Production sale catalog and videos are officially online.

Be sure and mark your calendar for October 23-24th at Bloomington Tx

October 23rd 5 PM
Tri Star sale offering 60 lots of purebred Santa Gertrudis Females. Join us in person for special prize giveaways.

October 24th. 11AM
Offering 120 lots of Brangus and Santa Gertrudis bulls. Following the bulls will be the best set of Commercial females we have ever offered. 250 head of Brangus and Santa Gertrudis influenced females.

https://briggsranches.com/sales/

09/22/2026

08/25/2026

Sale time is right around the corner. Be sure your on the list for this years Fall Catalog.
Join us October 23-24th in Bloomington Texas


https://briggsranches.com/contact-us/

08/12/2026

King Ranch cattle programs are built on disciplined selection, large-scale validation, and measurable performance.

07/02/2026

06/25/2026

The last time America had this few cattle, Harry Truman was president.

The U.S. cattle inventory has now fallen to just over 86 million head — the lowest level since 1951. And if you've noticed your grocery bill feeling heavier every time you pick up a pack of ground beef, this is exactly why.

The average price of a pound of ground beef hit nearly $6.75 in May — roughly 75 cents more than the same time last year. That's not a small jump. Over a month of meals for a family, that adds up fast.

But here's what makes this story more complicated than just a price increase: the shortage didn't happen overnight, and it won't be fixed quickly either. According to the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, years of severe drought in western states combined with skyrocketing costs for fuel, fertilizer, equipment, and rising interest rates have made it increasingly difficult for ranchers to keep — let alone grow — their herds.

So the herd shrank. And shrank. Until it hit a 75-year low.