We take cattle from Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
From Cleburne take Hwy 171 north to Cresson, then 377 north into Weatherford and FM 51 north to Springtown. From Burleson or Joshua it can be quicker to go up through Fort Worth and out Hwy 199. Plan on about an hour and a quarter either way.
Johnson County is cow-calf country on the south side of the metro, with a strong 4-H and FFA program around Cleburne, Godley, and Joshua. It is the longest regular haul among our core counties, and the producers who make it are usually the ones planning to sell beef, because the USDA mark is what the drive buys them.
Show steers from Johnson County
Johnson County Junior Livestock Show, Cleburne. Winter; confirm the year's dates with the show.
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.
