With an exemplary family history and industry lineage, KOW Cattle Company's heritage brings over 125 years of experience passed down through generations of farming and ranching in southwest Iowa. With family at the heart and soul of their business, KOW founder Jon Urbana is a 6th generation farmer with a mission of passing on his values and pride in raising, sourcing, and delivering the most sought after steaks to your family—from ranch to table.
Build Your Own American Wagyu Experience
The KOW family has been making an impact in the industry throughout the past century—beginning with Jon's Great Grandfather creating groundbreaking relations with other countries in the beef-producing business. In the 1970's, their family was the first to ship quality breeding stock via fully customized Boeing 747 aircraft to safely handle and deliver the animals—and the first to bring Wagyu to the United States. Over the years, the KOW family has excelled in all aspects of beef production—from livestock, refrigerated transport, dairy production, meatpacking and processing, and restaurant ownership.
Committed to Excellence
At KOW Steaks, exceptional beef starts long before it reaches your table. By overseeing every step of the process—from raising cattle to expertly aging, hand-cutting, and shipping each order directly to customers—we eliminate unnecessary middlemen while maintaining complete control over quality. This hands-on approach ensures every steak reflects the care, consistency, and craftsmanship that define the KOW experience.