Krause Family Cattle Ranch

South Dakota

Robb Krause is a third-generation rancher. His wife Becky and their children Riley, Landon and Alissa are all involved on the ranch.

Robb and Becky Krause manage Krause Livestock in partnership with their kids, Riley, Landon and Alissa, and their kids’ spouses in the rolling hills of South Dakota. Robb and Becky each grew up with a love for cows. A love that was passed down to them then to their children and now grandchildren. Their kids are the fourth generation in the family to farm and ranch. Family is at the heart of all they do.

The Krause family has partnered with Niman Ranch since 2006. Beyond a reliable market, Niman Ranch has been an opportunity for the family to be rewarded for raising cattle with the utmost care, in a low stress environment without the use of antibiotics or hormones ever.

Becky explains, “Being a partner means that you are in business together during the highs and the lows of the industry. We all know the cattle industry will cycle, so it’s important that we have partners we can rely on. We can trust Niman, and Niman can trust us to provide them with a quality product.”

“Niman Ranch has made this way of life easier. It’s been a market and an opportunity for us to expand for the kids and their spouses to join.” says Robb.

Describing the family’s favorite part of raising cattle, Robb shares, “All of it! Watching the calves playing in the pasture is the best. They’re born and an hour later they’re up. It’s amazing to see the little calves all playing.” The cow and calf pairs are introduced to fresh pasture to graze regularly. This pasture rotation is beneficial to the health of the cows and calves as well as the enhancement of soil and forage.

Sustaining healthy land is a priority for the family. In addition to rotating pastures, they rotate their crop mix, maximize buffer strips to reduce erosion, and protect native bird habitat through participation in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). They take pride in farming and ranching in accordance with the landscape and climate to ensure opportunities for the next generation.

“Farming and ranching is the best way of life you’ll ever find. It’s all about family and handing it down to the next generation. It’s work but the stuff you get to see – a newborn calf drinking, corn growing, the view for miles in every direction from the top of the hill in the pasture – and the smell of alfalfa, it’s amazing.”

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