We take cattle from Erath County for USDA-inspected harvest and fabrication. A whole on one cut sheet is $850. A half is $450. The price covers harvest, cutting, vacuum sealing, labeling, freezing, aging, and patties. There is no hanging-weight fee.
We do not do custom-exempt processing. You can sell beef processed here anywhere, including grocery stores and commercial distribution. If you’re building a brand in Erath County, that distinction matters.
Turnaround is 2–3 weeks from drop-off. The carcass chills 72 hours. Fresh cuts are packaged first. Brisket, ribeye, strip loin, tenderloin, sirloin, picanha, and tri-tip are wet aged 14 days. We text you when the order is ready.
Two good ways. US 377 north through Granbury to Weatherford, then FM 51 north to Springtown. Or US 281 north to Mineral Wells, then US 180 east to Weatherford and 51 north. Both are about an hour and a half with a trailer.
Erath County is the Cowboy Capital of Texas and Tarleton State University's ag programs turn out a steady stream of producers who understand exactly what a USDA mark is worth. It is also historically the top dairy county in the state, so we see more dairy-breed steers from Erath than anywhere else: they dress lighter than a beef steer and the cut sheet leans toward ground and roasts, but the flat fee is the same. The Erath County Junior Livestock Show runs each January.
Show steers from Erath County
Erath County Junior Livestock Show, Stephenville. January; 2027 dates in the show's rulebook.
Show animals get extra USDA residue screening at harvest, and show week fills fast. Read what to do with your show steer after the show and call before the show to hold a date.
