Photos by Jess Johnson
FAMILY SUCCESS: The Stearns family were named the North Dakota Angus Association Commercial Breeder of the Year. Meagan and Dylan, with sons Sutton and Stetson, enjoy time spent on their ranch near Ludden, N.D. Genetics, nutrition and cow comfort create a winning recipe for this commercial breeder.
Jess Johnson | Jan 11, 2021
When cattle grade Prime, producers are doing something right. For the Stearns Ranch near Ludden, N.D., it involves tracking nutrition and improving herd genetics.
Stearns Ranch was recently named Commercial Breeder of the year by the North Dakota Angus Association. It is a multi-generational operation in the southeastern region of the state. Fifth-generation rancher Dylan Stearns runs the day-to-day operation along with his wife, Meagan; their sons, Stetson and Sutton; and Dylan’s parents, Spencer and Jayne Stearns.