Donated by Mente Cattle Company, Dave & Stacy, Dylan, Trevor and Justin, Mente, of Adrian, Minn.
Mente Cattle Company is operated by Dave and Stacy, along with their three sons Dylan, Trevor, and Justin. As a family, they have exhibited cattle at local, state and national shows, earning success that is evident not only in the banners collected, but in the donor females and bulls now working in the herds of many of their customers. Established in 1997 in Adrian, Minnesota, Mente Cattle Company is rooted in Dave’s early experiences growing up in eastern Iowa, where neighbors and mentors introduced him to the world of show cattle and sparked a lifelong passion for the industry. That passion took deeper hold when Stacy’s brother, Derek, selected a show heifer for his 4‑H project. Helping with that project marked the true beginning of their breeding program and set the direction for the high‑quality cattle they continue to focus on today.
Over the decades, they have marketed cattle through pasture sales, private treaty offerings, online sales and consignments, continually expanding and improving their herd. Their extensive embryo transfer and AI program reflects their commitment to producing cattle with the quality, consistency, and performance their customers expect.
A highlight in their family’s journey came in 2015, the year of the 100th MYBEP heifer awarded through the program, when Dylan received a heifer. They look forward to seeing the opportunities this same female will provide to the next motivated young cattle enthusiast who receives her.