Black Rain Genetics

Black Rain Genetics, Wagyu cattle, Villisca, Iowa, sits in southwest Iowa near Council Bluffs. Joe Hoye and Lawrence Adams are dedicated to careful breeding through membership in the American Wagyu Association and consistent genetic health evaluations. Over multiple seasons they have refined pasture rotation practices and veterinary screening programs focused on fertility, calving ease and parasite control.

Their cattle graze on native grasses and receive tailored nutrition designed to develop natural marbling without growth promotants. Animals are raised in small groups, handled daily from birth to encourage a calm temperament, and given regular hoof trimming. The breeders combine low-stress handling facilities with roomy shelters that protect cattle during extreme weather. Their cattle often interact with visiting families and other farm animals to foster social adaptability and ease of integration into diverse ranch settings. A multi-generational tradition in regional livestock production guides their sustainable pasture management and reliable quality across each calf crop.