Summer 2025: The Red, White & Blue Issue

Meet Jon Bouma, the heartbeat of Montana’s modern ranching. For Jon, it’s never just about hard work. It’s about smarter work, family pride, and supporting the next generation.

Jon covers miles each day caring for Herefords, Simmentals, and standout club calves with his whole family at his side. Ranching runs in Jon’s blood, but what sets him apart is his sharp know-how, deep care for livestock, and a knack for innovation.

Jon’s always out front with new tools he builds and uses, making life easier for fellow ranchers. His soil-boosting fertilizer blends keep land healthy, and his show calves catch eyes across the region. Even after major injuries, Jon gets right back in the saddle teaching newcomers, helping neighbors, and building a tight-knit ranching community.

His story is proof that a rancher’s heart and modern thinking can move the industry forward.

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Celebrate ranching’s red, white, and blue spirit with stories of American grit, family, and innovation! Check out our July bull and female sale listings, and see how ranchers across the country are adapting to change and a successful summer on the range.