Meet the Producer.

Welcome to Nelson Ranch!

I’m Lowell, the owner of Nelson Ranch, a Fullblood Simmental operation managed by myself and operated in partnership with Crooked Lakes Livestock & Grain Ltd.

In 2014, I purchased my first four Fullblood Fleckvieh cows—the foundation of today’s Nelson Ranch herd. Through years of careful selection and tough culling, the herd has grown to 35 high-quality registered breeding cows. These dams are bred for longevity, functionality, and productivity, raising bulls that bring the same traits to other herds.

Though still young at just 11 years in the making, this herd is built to last—producing 5–7 quality sale bulls each year. Initially, we sold yearling bulls, but I transitioned to offering two-year-olds instead. Our cows calve in March and April alongside the Crooked Lakes commercial herd, allowing us to provide producers with mature bulls that can cover more cows and more ground—without excessive feeding.

Behind the scenes, I’m also building a small Red Angus herd, with plans to introduce more calving-ease options in the future. While there are no Red Angus bulls available yet, stay tuned for updates in the coming years!

Feel free to explore the Nelson Ranch page to see the sires and females we have on the farm. Don’t forget to visit the Crooked Lakes Livestock page to check out the beef we have for sale.

Our Mission

Nelson Ranch’s mission is to provide quality bulls to my clients. I aim to do this by backing these bulls with quality genetics, reliable dams, and proper nutrition and care. The needs of the customer and the animals comes first and foremost at Nelson Ranch. I’m here to work with you to help you meet your herd’s goals.