Archive for the ‘News & Updates’ Category

How to Reduce Hay Waste in Winter

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...

Beyond the Bag

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...

Bear Creek on RFD-TV – Nov 7th

  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...

The True Cost of Cheap Minerals

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...

Martindale Feed Dealer

  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...

Winter Seed in Stock

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...

3rd Annual Angus Female & Bull Sale

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...

Fall at the Garden Center

It's fall at the garden center! We're stocked with mum's, pumpkins, and cole crops for your fall gardens. Come see our latest selection and get ready for fall.  

Using Minerals as Your Ounce of Prevention

It’s time to think about cattle minerals differently. Using minerals as your ounce of prevention can pay off for producers in the long run. A mineral can be more than just a way of efficiently delivering nutrition to your herd – it can also be a cost-effective health management tool....

Weathering This Winter Workshop – Thank You

A big THANK YOU to those who attended and supported our September 'Weathering This Winter Workshop" at the Bear Creek Farm Sale Arena. We had a great turnout and support from the local community. Below are a few photos of the event.