Schlegel Genetics is a family-owned farm and ranch. Derrick is the fourth generation to operate the ranch. Megan joined the operation when she and Derrick were married in July 2024. Originally a commercial herd, a group of Registered Angus heifers was added in 2008. Bulls are marketed with the Mid-Kansas Angus and Simmental Breeders as well as private treaty. Commercial calves and customer cattle are retained and marketed through U.S. Premium Beef. Schlegel Genetics offers marketing assistance as well as a feeder calf buy-back program. Currently, home-raised cattle are grading 100% choice and 30-50% prime. The customer cattle are grading 100% choice and 25% prime. Schlegel Genetics focuses on carcass traits and growth but also recognizes the need to make functional, productive, efficient cows with muscle, good feet and udders, and quiet disposition. Bulls and heifers are developed on cover crops to ensure foot quality and overall structure and longevity. They implemented a whole herd AI program in 2010. The cows are synchronized and AI’d one time and then cleaned up for 45 days. Heifers are synchronized, AI’d and cleaned up for 30 days. This, along with strict culling, is to maximize fertility.