History of the Lindskov Ranch The Lindskov Ranch was founded by William “Bill” Lindskov in 1934. Bill and Delores operated the local café in Isabel, SD for several years while running Hereford cattle and Hampshire sheep north of Isabel. Bill purchased the Automotive Company, a New Holland Farm Equipment Dealership in 1951 and continued to ranch along with operating the dealership. Bill decided it was time to move his family to the ranch 5 miles north of Isabel along Firesteel Creek in 1961 that he had been slowly putting together over the years! Bill passed away unexpectedly in 1981 at the early age of 68. Bill and his son Les were partners in
both the Automotive Co. and on the ranch for over 10 years so Les took over full management of the operations at the age of 30. Les bought his first registered Charolais cows in 1980 and continued to expand the ranching operations with both registered Charolais cows and Commercial cattle along with a large flock of sheep. He held his first Charolais bull sale in 1981. Brent and Nancy Thiel joined Les and Marcia in the Registered Charolais business in 1987, so with this the Lindskov-Thiel Charolais partnership was formed. Later the partnership added a Registered Angus herd to the operation therefore having both breeds in the Annual Bull Sale. The Lindskov-Thiel program grew to become one of the most recognized Charolais and Angus herds in the Nation. In 2022 Brent and Nancy decided it was time to slow down and the Lindskov-Thiel partnership was dissolved. The purebred operation was rebranded to Lindskov’s LT Ranch and is managed by Bryce, Todd & Monte Lindskov and their families. Today the Lindskov operation features purebred Charolais and Angus bulls
in their annual bull sale and registered females by private treaty along with commercial bred heifers that they sell each fall. They also feed several thousand of their customers’ calves that they buy each fall and winter. The Lindskov’s look forward to serving their existing customers along with building new relations with potential new customers in the future. The Lindskov family is really focused on customer service by adding value and profit to the commercial rancher and seedstock producers, all while meeting the needs of the feeders, packers, and consumers. They want their customers to be rewarded for their hard work and loyalty to the LT program.
The next generation is already a big part of the operation, and this gives them great joy knowing that the hard work of their ancestors will continue on. The Lindskov’s view the land as a gift to the steward who cares for it. They aim to leave the land better than they found it over 80 years ago. Through sustainable practices such as conservation, grazing, water, and wildlife management, the ranch, and their vision to produce top-notch livestock and crops, will continue for generations to come.
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