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eavis Farms, Inc. is a diversified family operation headquartered in Mission, Texas. Randy and wife, Kathy, both grew up in families involved in agriculture and in 1970 they began their personal operation.
The family includes sons Wayne, wife Tricia; son Jim Bob; and daughter Nancy and husband Nick.
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Wayne, a Texas Tech graduate in ag economics and minor in animal science now manages the farm crops and cattle, while Jim Bob, a Texas Tech animal science graduate focuses his time on the cattle, but is also involved in the farming. Randy continues to oversee every aspect, while Kathy handles the accounting and keeps everyone on track.
The farming segment includes the crops of cotton, grain sorghum, and watermelons on acreage just miles from the Mexico border.
In 1980 commercial cattle were added to further diversify the operation and this venture led the family into purebred Simbrahs in 1987.
They have concentrated on building a strong maternal base and an aggressive embryo transfer program to advance the quality of their program. Over the years, they have incorporated the genetics of leading Simmental cow families to advance their Simbrah program.
The caliber of females at work in their program include RFI Rio Princess, who was a popular show ring winner in 2006 and 2007, including the 2007 International Reserve Grand Champion title.
Other females they are flushing include RFI Baby Sister, a Smith Spitfire daughter and the 2005 State Fair and Simbrah Sensation Intermediate Champion; RFI Little Sister, also by Spitfire, and the 2006 San Antonio Calf Champion; and Smith Refreshing, sired by NF Sargeant.
Current sire power includes NF Smith Sargeant, Smith Spitfire, LMC-RFI Smith Red Bullet, New Wave II, Smith Hide and Seek, RFI Trouble Maker, RFI King Kong, and Smith-Isrig Charismatic.
Utilizing the latest technologies in both the farming and cattle entities has always been a part of their operating philosophy. An intense cell grazing program has been implemented to increase their grazing capacities and improve the quality of their pastures. They have also incorporated DNA GeneStar testing to document carcass traits in their herd and address the needs of their commercial bull customers.
In addition, the Reavis family has contributed to breed promotion through their involvement in the Simmental-Simbrah Superbowl, MAS, Simbrah Sensation, Rio Grande Valley Bull Test, American Simbrah Round Up and now Synergy. Wayne is also a member of the Simbrah Advisory Committee for the American Simmental Association and they are heavily involved in supporting youth programs throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
The Reavis Family invites you to come to the Valley, enjoy the beach and spend some time in our pastures and visiting about Simmental and Simbrah genetics.
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