Our business was founded in 1910 by brothers Julius and Max Wolf. They emigrated from Germany in 1895. They were 14 and 16 years old, came without their parents, were penniless, didn’t have a trade, and didn’t speak English. But they believed in the American dream. Now, more than a century later, that dream continues.
Pictured is an actual Wagonhammer. It was a multipurpose tool used by the pioneers. It served as the lynch pin that connected the double tree to the wagon, and as a wrench for tightening the nut on the wagon wheel. It is symbolic of our forefather’s strength, efficiency, and ingenuity.
We believe our ranch is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Take a look here! They were taken by our friend Jorn Olsen. Visit www.jornolsen.com to view more of Jorn’s work.
Family History
Wagonhammer is owned and managed by the Wolf family. The business was founded in 1910 by brothers Julius and Max Wolf. They were followed by Julius’ son Jim. Jim was a state and national leader in agricultural, public service, and charitable organizations. Jim headed up Wagonhammer from 1949 until he passed away in 2002. Jim’s wife, Elaine, was his partner in everything he did. She was the matriarch of Wagonhammer and served her community in many ways until her passing in 2016.
Jim’s son, Jay, joined the business in 1984. Jay is the President of Wagonhammer. He and his wife, Susie, have raised the fourth generation of Wolfs in Albion.
Alex Wolf, Jay’s son, joined the family business in 2022. Alex is leading the organization now, assuring Wagonhammer’s commitment to customers, employees, and community.
Our Operation
Wagonhammer is a diversified cattle operation located in Nebraska’s majestic Sandhills near Albion and Bartlett, NE. Our registered Angus herd of 800+ mother cows produces performance tested bulls and heifers for cattlemen throughout the central US. We have been a source of TOTAL PERFORMANCE cattle for over 60 years. We have been raising registered Angus and Charolais since the 1960’s and sell bulls in our annual production sale. In 2022 we added Simmental and Simmental-Angus hybrids to our herd so we can meet the changing needs of some of our customers. Wagonhammer’s dedication to balanced cattle that work in the cow-calf segment as well as the feedlot explain why they are so popular with cattlemen. Wagonhammer understands what cowmen require in their pursuit of profitability. We produce cattle that fill those needs.
It all begins with the cow. A purebred herd backed by over 60 years of A.I. has been selected for function first. Females must be easy-fleshing, have excellent confirmation, adequate milk, and structural correctness to stand up under commercial ranching conditions. Ease of calving has been emphasized for generations. Many customers sell calves at weaning, thus, Wagonhammer cattle combine growth & eye appeal that attract the feeder calf buyer.
The Wagonhammer Crew
Wagonhammer is blessed with many long-term loyal employees. They’ve been with us an average of 12 years. That is a lot of dedication and experience working for you. Visit our Wagonhammer Crew page to learn about each member of our team.
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