About

While pursuing a career in the oil industry, Tommie was presented with the opportunity to buy land and live out a childhood dream. In 1982 Tommie bought his first piece of land in the town of Branch, Louisiana. With just six cows, he began a second career in the cattle industry by establishing the Branch Ranch. He was determined to build a successful cattle operation. As his daughters matured, Tommie introduced them to the cattle industry through the 4-H program, where he supported them with beef cattle for their projects. For about 12 years Tommie and his daughters traveled around the country showing Brangus cattle. Through the years, Tommie developed valuable relationships with area cattlemen as well as cattlemen throughout the country. The condition and value of his animals, as well as the honesty of his opinion, afforded him the respect of cattlemen everywhere.

Tommie served as President of the Louisiana Brangus Breeders Association (LBBA) for eight years, during which time he also served on the board of directors and chaired various committees and research programs with the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA). Tommie expanded his interest in the Brangus industry even further when he served as President of the IBBA from 1999 to 2000. In the midst of it all, The Branch Ranch outgrew its original location in Branch, Louisiana. In 1996 Tommie moved the Ranch to its current location in Mansfield, Louisiana. The new property provided ample space for Tommie’s cattle operation, as well as room for expansion. The Branch Ranch continued to grow and in 2003, the Louisiana Cattle Festival and Fair named Tommie Rogers Outstanding Cattleman of the Year.

Big changes came for Tommie and The Branch Ranch in 2007 when he sold Rogers Oil Tools Services, Inc, which he owned and operated for more than 30 years. With more time on his hands, Tommie devoted his efforts to his herd and a new era of The Branch Ranch. This included the purchase of The Island Plantation property in 2012, located near Natchitoches, Louisiana.The addition afforded Tommie the opportunity to expand his cattle operation, making a bigger impact within the cattle industry. The property in Natchitoches, Louisiana is now the development center for weaned cattle and the Branch Ranch’s specialty breeding programs. It is also the host to the development center for the two-year-old breeding bull program while the main Ranch location in Mansfield is devoted to a registered mama cow operation.

Tommie’s success with the Branch Ranch is the result of hard work. He is dedicated to his craft and is always in search of new and innovative ways to enhance the cattle industry.