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Cooperstown, N.D. — Ressler Land & Cattle, a family-owned livestock and farming operation, today announced it will operate under a new name: Red Legend Cattle. The official brand reveal took place during the operation’s 10th Annual Production Sale on February 8, in Cooperstown, North Dakota.
Founded in 2013 by brothers Mark and Bryan Ressler, the operation has grown from a shared vision into a respected Red Angus program built on discipline, integrity, and long-term stewardship. The name change reflects the evolution of the business and the legacy the family continues to build—raising cattle with proven genetics, practical performance, and accountability to the ranchers who rely on their program.
“As our operation has grown, so has our responsibility—to our customers, our cattle, and our role in the industry,” said Bryan Ressler. “Red Legend Cattle better reflects where we’re headed, while staying true to the values and standards that built this program. This is an evolution, not a departure.”
Red Legend Cattle will continue to operate from the same ranch, under the same family ownership and management. The program runs registered Red Angus cattle through an integrated farming operation that includes small grain and row crop production. This crop-and-cattle model allows the family to maintain control over nutrition, development, and consistency from the ground up.
Bulls are raised on open ground, built on strong genetics, and backed by proven science—delivering a genetic legacy known for producing calm, capable herds that perform in real-world conditions. Through closed-loop feed practices and a disciplined two-year-old development system, the program reduces risk for buyers while producing sound, durable, and profitable bulls. By challenging conventional industry standards, Red Legend Cattle emphasizes strength, docility, and weight gain traits proven to improve herd performance and long-term bottom-line results.
“Our name may be changing, but our cattle, our people, and our process are not,” said Mark Ressler. “Customers will still see RLC, still see Red Angus front and center, and still work directly with the same family that stands behind every animal we sell.”
The February 8 sale-day announcement marks both a milestone and a starting point—celebrating a decade of progress while setting the tone for the next chapter of the program. The Red Legend Cattle identity will be rolled out across sale materials, digital platforms, and on-site branding throughout 2026.
Red Legend Cattle. Where legends are raised.
About Red Legend Cattle
Red Legend Cattle, formerly Ressler Land & Cattle, is a family-owned operation located in east-central North Dakota near Cooperstown. Brothers Mark and Bryan Ressler began the partnership in 2013 with a shared commitment to raising cattle the right way—through discipline, integrity, and long-term thinking. The operation runs registered Red Angus cattle and an integrated farming program that includes small grain and row crop production. Through a proven two-year-old bull development system, hands-on stewardship, and science-backed genetics, Red Legend Cattle is focused on soundness, docility, longevity, and real-world performance—building herds and partnerships that last for generations. Learn more at redlegendcattle.com and follow @redlegendcattle on Facebook and Instagram.
