From Ozark Forest to Cattle Empire: 2 Dozers Running Non-Stop for 5 Years

In this episode, we take you deep into southern Missouri cattle country to uncover the story of the Fredin Brothers Ranch. What started in 2019 with a single property has now grown into 6,000 acres and over 4,000 head of cattle. Join us as we explore how the Fredin family transformed timberland into thriving pastures—running bulldozers year-round to clear trees, managing high-risk cattle from across the U.S., and building a program focused on health, efficiency, and growth. You’ll learn: ✅ How unweaned calves are preconditioned and prepared for feedlots ✅ Why Black Angus dominates today’s cattle market ✅ The economics behind clearing timber for pasture ✅ The challenges of pneumonia, fencing, and ranch labor ✅ Where these cattle end up—on plates at Walmart, Sam’s, Costco, and more This is more than ranching—it’s about vision, grit, and building generational impact in agriculture. 📍 Location: Thayer, Missouri 🐂 Operation: 8,000–10,000 cattle moved annually 🏞️ Land: 6,000 acres (and still expanding) 🔥 Don’t miss the Bulk Freight Conference! 📅 January 7–9, 2026 | Branson, MO 🎤 Speakers • Panels • Entertainment • Networking 👉 Get tickets: https://2026bulkfreightconference.eve... 🔔 Subscribe for more stories of trucking, agriculture, and business growth! 👍 Like this video if you believe in the future of family businesses. 💬 Comment: What surprised you most about the Friedin Brothers’ operation? #CattleRanching #Agriculture #FriedinBrothers #FarmingLife #CattleBusiness #RanchLife #BulkLoads Timestamp: 00:00 Friedeen Brothers' Missouri Ranch Filming 05:16 Yearling Shipping Schedule Update 08:36 Calculating Cost of Land Clearing 10:27 Cattle Ranch Purchase Story 15:26 Cattle Branding and Theft Concerns 17:19 "Cow-Calf Producer Education Needed" 22:43 Overlooked Cattle Industry Presence 23:15 Dual-Job Cattle Ranchers . . . Check out our companies! BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/?utm_source... Insurance - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/?u... Factoring - https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/?... Transportation Management (TMS) - https://www.bulktms.com/?utm_source=Y... Permitting- https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/permi... Fuel Card- https://bulkloadsfuel.com/?utm_source...