Welcome
Thank you for stopping by!
We invite you to tour our website to learn more about Leland Red
Angus, as well as the cattle and people behind the brand. Our
gate is always open for you to swing by the ranch and see our
program firsthand.
“We believe we are marketing a program and
a philosophy as much as our cattle and their
genetics.”
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The Leland Ranch was originally homesteaded by Melvin’s father,
Tony, in 1911 on the edge of the Western North Dakota Badlands
and bordering the Montana state line. Today, the ranch remains a
family operation with Melvin and Luella Leland, together with son
Todd and his family, Carla, Trey & Tripp representing over 107
years of continuous family ownership.
We host our production sale on the second Friday of March each
year. The sale is held here at the ranch, and features 180 bulls
and 50-60 yearling heifers. This includes approximately 60 fall
born bulls from daughter and son-in-law Tracey and Steve
Koester, and their daughters, Kacey and Shaye, of Koester Red
Angus. We also offer Bred Females by private treaty every fall.
Leland Red Angus manages our registered cowherd of 500 plus
mother cows on dryland western range, much like a commercial
operation, with the exception being a strictly regulated breeding
program. We expect our cows to breed and calve unassisted on
semi-arid range and travel across rough terrain on sound feet and
legs while weaning a heavy calf in the fall. We do not believe in
creep feeding—that’s the cow’s job. Cows winter graze as much
as possible on native forage and are only supplemented as
weather and conditions require.
We utilize the breed’s top genetics, whether from within our own
herd or outside sources. We endorse science based technology
using AI, DNA, and ultrasound to identify superior genetics. While
measured data and EPDs are used, we also select for economic
traits beyond the numbers such as disposition, fertility, foot and
udder structure, survivability, fleshing ability and type. Due to
limited labor resources, and to avoid artificial presentation, our
pasture and bull pen become our show ring.
At the end of the day, we want our customers to have confidence
that Leland Red Angus Genetics are leading them in the most
profitable direction.
Proud members of the Red Angus Association of America,
North Dakota Red Angus Association,
and Montana Red Angus Association.