Located in Ellis, Kansas, Native Prairie Beef Genetics is a third-generation, family-owned operation built on hard work, progressive thinking, and cattle that perform where it matters most. Led by the Nilhas family—Tyrel, Breanne, Adalyn, Aubree, Addisyn, and Ainsley—our program is rooted in a legacy that began in the 1950s with a commitment to building a profitable, real-world commercial herd.

We specialize in raising Angus and Balancer cattle designed to deliver power, efficiency, and long-term profitability. Our recent expansion into Balancers reflects our focus on producing cattle that elevate our customers’ bottom line through added performance, maternal strength, and adaptability in commercial settings.

What sets us apart is how our cattle are raised. Our commercial and registered herds operate side by side, managed under the same expectations and standards in a truly commercial environment. These cattle are never pampered—they are developed to work, thrive, and perform without excuses.

We have strategically invested in elite donors and proven sires with profitability, efficiency, and maternal power driving every breeding decision. Our program is built around an elite commercial cow base, supported by decades of experience in grain and forage production.

In addition to managing our cattle operation, we balance grain farming, custom farming, and off-farm work as a lineman—an approach that reinforces our philosophy: cattle should work as hard as the people behind them. The result is a set of cattle built for durability, consistency, and real-world success.

At Native Prairie Beef Genetics, we are focused on the future and committed to providing cattle that help our customers succeed—generation after generation.