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Texas Rural Challenge

This week, Cappadona Ranch was asked to be a Keynote Speaker at the Texas Rural Challenge, which took place in New Braunfels. This is a huge honor for us. Last year, we won the Texas Strong Fast-Pi...

The History of Cappadona Beefmasters

In 1970, Castellano Ranch was purchased in Linn San-Manuel by J.M. & Josefa Castellano. Back then, the cowboys said you could ride all day long and never see a fence line. It was at this time t...

Cappadona Ranch 2018 Recap

2018 was a banner year for Cappadona Ranch! We met the vast majority of our goals, and while we did face some challenges, we were able to prevail. Our wonderful company also turned three years old ...

Mesquite Beans and Your 2019 Health Resolutions

Are you ready to make 2019 a year to remember? Are you dedicated to improving your health this year? Well, the good folks at Cappadona Ranch want to do our part in supporting you in this wonderful ...

One Family’s Journey

The Story of La Reforma Ranch by Cayetano E. Barrera III, M.D. 3/28/1998 Welcome to La Reforma Ranch on its centennial celebration! La Reforma Ranch in northern Starr and Hidalgo Counties was es...

A Quest for the Best: Cappadona Ranch Becomes an H-E-B Primo Picks Finalist

It’s a term of endearment for those in know. It’s a call to family. Primo. A simple term that holds so much weight. Its literal translation is “cousin.” But in its colloquial form, it can come to ...

Stuck in the Past: Petrified Forests All Throughout Texas

Miracles take place every day. Some of them just happen to take place over millions of years. Texas is a spectacular state with plenty to see and experience. Whether it’s enjoying all the hidden tr...

Spain’s King & Queen Experience Texas Mesquite Cake

The Spanish king and queen recently enjoyed an eventful two-day excursion to San Antonio where they experienced a taste of South Texas beauty, history, culture - and of course - some savory Texas c...

The Unsung History of Tejanos Comes to Life With the Tejano Monument

The Tejano Monument is a gorgeously designed tribute to the contributions of Tejanos and Tejanas who played influential roles in the founding of Texas. At 525 square feet, the beautiful granite and...

Forgotten in Time: The Native American Diet and How It Has Returned to Heal the First People

It’s no secret that the rich, highly processed, and refined foods of our Western diet are wreaking havoc on the general population. Obesity rates are growing, and nearly half of American adults are...