Jacobson Farms

Jacobson Farms is a breeder of Hereford cattle in Howard, SD, east-central South Dakota near Sioux Falls. It is a member of the American Hereford Association and maintains thorough health testing for genetic conditions common in Hereford cattle.

Its cattle graze on open native pastures under a planned rotational grazing system to support herd health, soil regeneration, and long-term land stewardship. Natural forage is supplemented with a balanced feed ration, formulated with local grains and coarse hay, during colder months to sustain condition and growth rates. Each breeding pair is thoughtfully selected for structural soundness, maternal instincts, and genetic diversity to support healthy calving outcomes and uniform calf crops. Calves are handled gently from birth and socialized through daily human interaction to promote calm temperaments, ease of management, and better feedlot adaptation.

The farm’s facilities include spacious calving barns, climate-controlled nurseries, and low-stress handling pens equipped with sorting chutes to reduce animal stress during routine procedures. Buyers appreciate the consistent structural quality, predictable performance, and friendly disposition of Jacobson Farms cattle at weaning and beyond.