Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT BREED OF CATTLE DO YOU RAISE? 

We raise a crossbreed of Scottish Highland and Longhorn cattle. Both breeds are known to be exceptional foragers, which make them great for roaming pastures at all times. The reason why we like to breed our Highlands with a bit of Longhorn is because Highland cattle were historically kept as dual-purpose animals, providing both milk and meat. Because they were originally bred for milk, the are susceptible to mastitis when nursing their calves. The presence of Longhorn genetics help strengthen the milk bag of our Highland cattle.

ARE YOU GRASS FED?

Our cattle spend their whole lives on grazing pasture and have access to fresh grass during the grazing season and hay in the winter. Cattle in our beef program are no different than grass fed other than having access to free choice cracked corn and oats for 90 days prior to harvest.

DO YOU GRASS OR GRAIN-FINISH?

The answer to this is truly what sets us apart from other ranches! Our cattle spend their whole lives on grazing pasture. Just before heading to the butcher we offer them a free-choice, homegrown blend of corn and oats from neighboring Iowa farms, while still on pasture. We guarantee this will be some of the healthiest and tastiest beef you’ve ever had! 

WHAT IS DRY-AGED? 

Dry-aged beef develops a richer, more complex flavor compared to store-bought beef due to the concentration of taste from moisture loss. Our beef is always dry aged for a minimum of 14 days. This means our beef is stored in a temperature controlled environment with specific temperature and humidity levels for 14 days. This increases the tenderness and flavor! 

HOW WILL IT TASTE? 

Like the best you've ever had! We have over 30 years experience raising nothing but beef – it’s what we do!

HOW DOES SHIPPING WORK?

We ship orders nationwide via UPS every Tuesday. We use compostable, eco-friendly liners and dry ice to ensure that your beef arrives fast and frozen. Orders will arrive in 1-3 days depending on your location. If the order is a gift, please leave a personal note in the 'Notes' section at checkout - we are more than happy to include it for you!  

WHEN WILL I GET MY BEEF?

Orders will arrive in 1-3 days depending on your location. You will always have shipment tracking via Shop App and email updates!

DO YOU FEED HORMONES AND ANTIBIOTICS? 

All of our animals are free of growth hormones and steroids. We do not routinely feed or administer antibiotics to our animals.

WHAT ABOUT MRNA VACCINES?   

We do not administer any mRNA vaccines for our livestock. We are fortunate to have a very healthy herd with no plans to ever utilize mRNA vaccines in the future. 

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS GLUTEN FREE? 

Yes - beef is a naturally gluten-free product. However, our Signature Beef Sticks and Prime Rib Beef Jerky do include spices that may contain gluten.

HOW MUCH FREEZER SPACE DO I NEED? 

For reference, our 1/4 cow bundle typically requires 4-5 cubic feet of space. A 1/2 cow bundle requires approximately 8-10 cubic feet, and a whole animal requires 16-18 cubic feet of space.

DO YOU EVER OFFER SALES OR SPECIALS?

We sure do! Join our email list below (link at the bottom of this page) to be the first to know about our special offers and giveaways!