We take cattle from Palo Pinto County for full USDA-inspected harvest and fabrication, at one flat fee of $850 for a whole animal or $450 for a half, with cut and wrap, vacuum sealing, and your weight report already included.
Because we run under federal inspection rather than custom-exempt, beef processed here can be legally sold by the cut: at farmers markets, to restaurants, or direct to your customers. If you’re building a brand in Palo Pinto County, that distinction matters.
Turnaround is 2–3 weeks from drop-off, which includes a full 14-day aging period.
US 180 east from Mineral Wells into Weatherford, then FM 51 north to Springtown. About 50 minutes. From Graford or the lake, FM 4 or FM 1195 to Weatherford connects the same way.
Palo Pinto County is rough, rocky ranch country west of Weatherford where herds are spread out and the nearest USDA plant has historically been a long way off. We regularly take cattle from the Mineral Wells and Santo area, and the 180 corridor makes it a straightforward morning trip.
Show steers from Palo Pinto County
Palo Pinto County Junior Livestock Show, Mineral Wells. 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.
