The Art of Home-Raised Beef: A Guide to Sustainable Farming Practices

Welcome to Diamond R Cattle, where we believe in the art of home-raised beef and sustainable farming practices. Our mission is to provide high-quality, locally sourced beef products while promoting a more sustainable approach to farming. In this blog post, we will guide you through the principles and practices that make our beef production truly special.

Pasture-Raised Cattle

At Diamond R Cattle, our cattle are raised on lush green pastures, just like the ones you see in the image. We believe in giving our animals plenty of space to roam and graze, allowing them to live a stress-free and natural life. This not only ensures the welfare of our cattle but also results in healthier and more flavorful beef.

Sustainable Feeding Practices

We take pride in our sustainable feeding practices. Our cattle are primarily grass-fed, which means they consume a diet that is natural to their digestive system most of their life. This not only reduces the need for grain-based feed during their growth period, but also helps to maintain the ecological balance of our pastures. We also supplement their diet with locally sourced, nutrient-rich feed to ensure their optimal health. We finish our beef calves on a diet of fresh hay, cracked corn, oats, and cotton seed hulls to help give us the marbling and taste which we are known for.

Breeding for Quality

The quality of our beef starts with the breeding process. We carefully select our breeding stock based on their genetics, health, and temperament. By focusing on breeding for quality, we ensure that our cattle produce meat that is tender, flavorful, and consistently high in quality. Our heifers are either raised from our herd, or we buy replacements from a ranch in Geneseo, KS. Our bulls are all sourced from McCabe Genetics just 10 miles west of our ranch.

Home-Grown Burgers and Steaks

One of the unique aspects of Diamond R Cattle is our commitment to providing home-grown burgers and steaks. From birth to finish, our cattle are raised on our ranch, allowing us to have complete control over their diet and living conditions. This results in beef that is not only delicious but also traceable, giving you peace of mind about the source of your food.

Educational Resources

We believe in engaging our customers and providing them with educational resources on sustainable farming practices. Our website offers a wealth of information, including recipes, cooking methods, and information on beef cuts. We want to empower you to make informed choices about your food and to enjoy the full potential of our home-raised beef.

Online Sales

While our focus is on serving the local community, we also recognize the importance of reaching a wider audience. That's why we offer online sales, giving consumers the opportunity to enjoy our high-quality, locally sourced beef products no matter where they are located. We believe that everyone should have access to sustainable and delicious beef.

As we continue to serve our local community and expand our reach, we remain committed to our principles of sustainable farming and home-raised beef. We invite you to join us on this journey, to savor the flavors of our beef, and to support a more sustainable food system. Together, we can make a difference, one delicious bite at a time. Thank you for choosing Diamond R Cattle, where the art of home-raised beef meets sustainable farming practices.