Rancher Round-up: Trevor Knowles
Some ranches are passed down generation to generation, while others are built on the backs of a few determined individuals who are wholly unfamiliar with quitting. Mt. Vernon native, Trevor Knowles, is one of the latter. He grew up a competitor, carving out a name for himself in wrestling, and not the kind involving a 500 pound steer. Knowles secured back-to-back state titles in wrestling for Grant Union High School in 1997 and 1998, earning him a place in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame years later. Perhaps more well-known are his accolades in the rodeo arena, which include 13 consecutive appearances at the National Finals Rodeo, and he was a four-time winner of the Calgary Stampede. Mediocrity isn’t something Knowles is familiar with.
Three reasons to run black angus cattle
If you visit your local auction on sale day, it will become painfully obvious that black angus cattle bring a higher market rate than any of their other colored counterparts. For those who’ve been operating in the cattle market for a long time, this phenomenon is reality. If you’re new to ranching, exploring diversifying your herd or looking to switch breeds altogether, you may want to dig into the “why” a little deeper. Here are three reasons why black angus cattle dominate the market.
2025 recap: A letter from our team
As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve had the distinct privilege of reflecting upon the past year. While there is not a single word that can fully encapsulate this year’s lessons and accomplishments, “gratitude” certainly captures our spirit.
We began 2025 by selling our first set of registered black angus bulls. These 33 bulls represented the culmination of a year of hard work, innovation, adaptation and the beginnings of a defined program at Kinger Cattle Company. “Building the plane as we fly it” was our reality, and we’re grateful for the unexpected partners, advice and new relationships we built. At the center were our supportive customers, friends and family who took a chance on our program and helped share our vision with anyone and everyone who would listen. In an increasingly digital and impersonal world, we cannot overstate our gratitude for these opportunities to connect around the shared value of agriculture, black angus cattle and a western way of life.