CDP Brangus mourns the loss of our partner and Founder, John Milam. We’re committed to carrying his legacy forward.

John was a tireless advocate of the Brangus breed. He was very proud of the accomplishments of his cowherd and the impact they are making. Some of his recent favorite cattle-related accomplishments were hosting the first CDP Brangus sale at the ranch after the completion of his own sale facility; being the President of CDP Brangus, being named the 2020 IBBA Top Embryo Transfer Breeder; and having the high selling Brangus bull for the fall 2023 sale season. 

In a 2020 Brangus Journal article, John was quoted as saying, “The future of the DMR operation can be summarized modestly: continue to improve every day.” John loved the Brangus breed, and he loved the friendships he forged with so many cattlemen and women. He was a friend to so many and enjoyed partnering with fellow Brangus breeders over the years. He was always quick to encourage fellow breeders and was known for enthusiastically purchasing cattle from up-and-coming ranchers to make sure that they felt valued and encouraged in their endeavors. He believed that growth in the breed was good for everyone, and he was excited to encourage Brangus breeders across the country. 

He loved ranch life. He loved to ride through cows. He loved to work cows every chance he could, and his preferred spot was always horseback and bringing cattle up behind the chutes. As an accomplished engineer, he was always reworking the pens and chutes at the various ranches. There is a precious serenity in knowing that one of his last great engineering feats was to complete the sale pens at Draggin’ M Ranch – he combined his love for level dirt and cattle pens, in an eternal way.