When making a cattle mineral selection decision, work with your Purina dealer to think through these additional considerations based on your herd’s specific needs:  Seasonality: Spring calving cows have different nutrition requirements than fall calving cows. Also, spring grass is lusher and may warrant providing additional magnesium to limit grass...

Deciding what cattle mineral to feed doesn’t need to be daunting. A quality balanced mineral year-round is the first step to ensuring your herd gets the nutrients they need. Then, you can get more specialized with what you provide your herd based on different factors like the time of year,...

Maximize efficiency to help cut feed costs without impacting production Drought, supply chain issues, high grain prices, low hay supply and significantly increased fuel and fertilizer prices all have played a role in the drastically elevated feed costs cattle producers are facing this year. Feed costs are the single largest...

Feed expenses are one of the highest variable costs for cattle operations annually. The cost of hay to get your herd through the winter months accounts for a significant percentage of those expenses and can impact your profitability. Research has shown that more than 50% of hay may be wasted...

For more than a century, Purina has built connections with producers based on the goal of going beyond the bag to bring out the best in every animal. During that time, a wide range of tools and services have been put together to help customers identify challenges and find solutions...

  The popularity of the Angus breed creates strong competition and top genetics. At Bear Creek Farms in Leonard, Texas, David Johnson’s pathway to developing high-performance registered Angus began with a commercial herd. Today, David and his grandchildren, Blaine and Katelyn, oversee the development of an all-around Angus herd of...

Quality mineral supplements are an investment in the overall performance of your herd. Balance and bioavailability Balance is key when it comes to minerals; more is not always better when choosing a supplement. Minerals compete for absorption when digested in the small intestine. If cattle consume too much of one...

  Bear Creek Country Store is now an authorized dealer of Martindale Feed. Martindale Feed Mill is based in Valley View, Texas, and serves the North Texas and Oklahoma area with quality feed products for your cattle, livestock, and horses. Known for their quality premium feeds and cattle cubes, you...

Getting ready to plant a winter grazing crop? Working on a food plot ready at the deer lease, or reseed your yard? Bear Creek Country Stores have winter seed in stock, including wheat, oats, & rye grass.  See pricing and suggested planting rates: Forage Wheat- $19.00, 2 bags/acre Dixie Gold...

Save the date for the 3rd Annual Bear Creek Farms Angus Female & Bull Sale on November 18-19, 2022. Bear Creek Farms intends to sell 30 Elite Registered Angus Females  Friday evening November 18th, 75 Registered Angus Bulls at 12pm on Saturday, November 19th followed by 100 of their best...