Box Db - Darren Banks

Box Db - Darren Banks is a Wagyu cattle breeder in Wimberley, TX, in the Texas Hill Country near Austin. It maintains membership in the American Wagyu Association and follows established health-testing and genetic evaluation protocols to promote herd quality. With years of hands-on cattle husbandry, Banks has refined a selection process focused on structural soundness and meat quality.

The cattle graze on expansive pastures under a rotational grazing system, and calves receive early handling for a calm disposition. Rotational grazing practices also promote pasture diversity, enhancing soil health and forage availability. All animals have access to clean spring-fed water and their health is monitored in collaboration with a local veterinarian. This family-run operation emphasizes sustainable land stewardship, individualized care, and a seasonal breeding rhythm that supports healthy weaning outcomes.

Customers appreciate the consistent marbling and steady growth rates, noting the herd’s gentle temperament and strong structural soundness.