Our Blog - A Tale of Two Weises

As the days turned into hours counting down to Tim's retirement, farming life fought to take center-stage over the excitement of retiring on Friday, January 9. Back in May and June of 2025, Tim and I were very excited to buy a new bull named Emperor and a new heifer named Tomiko, both world class genetics. We were surprised and excited to learn that Tomiko was bred before we got her, with the baby expected in January. An ultrasound told us it was a girl, due around January 16

Ten-Nine-Eight-Seven.... It's New Year's Eve and Tim is on the countdown to retirement. January 9 will be his last day. He started working at Kaemark in Giddings at the age of 14, hired by Gilbert Krause. His self-proclaimed title of Maintenance Engineer involved sweeping the floors and general cleanup. During the summer, age 15, he started cutting on the saws. Over the years Kaemark grew, and Tim became “the” wood cutter for the entire plant. At one time he kept over 100 wor

The Winchester Farmers Market is where Weise Farms enjoyed meeting friends and loyal customers.

Our place in Warda, affectionately known as "The Pietsch Place," is where we take our Wagyu calves when we wean them off their mothers. Recently, we were thankful for some much-needed rain, but we noticed that the main tank was very low and had been taken over by American Lotus plants, leaving little water for the calves. Over time, the water in the tank becomes filled with mud and silt, and this particular tank is over 50 years old.

How Pepper and Peaches found Weise Farms- an unexpected, unforgettable visit that reminded us how small moments of kindness can change lives. Dustin — our son-in-law, spotted two Australian Cattle Dogs on the side of the country road. One was a blue heeler and the other a red heeler. Somehow, they found their way to where he was working — about a mile away from where he first saw them. They were skin and bones, ribs showing. He fed them a whole bag of dog treats

Last week, Weise Farms made a contribution to the AMEN Food Pantry in La Grange, TX. As we prepared our freezers for an upcoming harvest,...

Today is all about community—and the people who show up when it matters most. Weise Farms is proud to support the South Lee County...

Farming brings its own unique set of challenges, and one of the most persistent issues that we face at Weise Farms is dealing with rodents, particularly rats. Enter Gypsy Cat.

Our grandchildren enjoyed every minute of our Staycation at The Lodge on Lake Siesta.

Weaning wagyu calves is essential for the health of the herd.

Wagyu Steers as playful as 1,300 pound puppies, frolicking in the fresh grass.

This past weekend at Weise Farms started with a clear agenda: Tim and I planned to wean our wagyu calves. We were ready, armed with...

There’s something special about summer on a generational farm. The days are long, the cattle are thriving, and we are reminded daily of...

This tender and deliciously marbled wagyu beef will delight your taste buds.

The health benefits of Wagyu Beef and buying from a local farmer you trust.

One of our customers shared their Osso Bucco Recipe, and they told me I could share it with you.

We believe Weise Farms wagyu beef is the healthiest you will find.

Transform Your Dishes with Premium Cooking Fat Unlock the secrets of Wagyu tallow! This unique cooking fat isn't just an ingredient; it's...

Our Joyful Day at the Farm It was a beautiful Sunday. The weather was perfect, with temperatures in the low 70s. The sun shone brightly,...

Lessons Learned and Memories Made While most people talk about a year in review, we are so happy that 2024 is in the rearview mirror. “It...

Having your own freezer section at home is so convenient. I've taken a moment to answer some of the most frequently asked questions I...

Here on the farm, we try to grow all of our food. And as many of you know, the past few months were quite challenging. Thanks to Whitney,...

Tim broke his pelvis on February 23, 2024, so it’s been a while since I’ve sent out a blog post for the farm.  It was a Friday evening,...

It was a cold evening several weeks ago, and the ground was saturated from recent rains. The sky was dark and we knew more rain was on...