Jirl Buck grew up showing steers and heifers through 4-H and FFA programs. He attended Murray State College, as well as Oklahoma State University and also began working for several top cattle producers. The experience motivated him to begin a purebred breeding program of his own now known as Buck Cattle Company.
Jirl, his wife Brenda, and daughter Bailey own and operate Buck Cattle Company in Madill, Oklahoma. They have production sales each March and October and private treaty sales throughout the year. Buck Cattle Company raises Maine-Anjou, Herefords, and Bucking Bulls. Marketing 200 bulls and 300 females annually.
Jirl has judged several cattle shows including; American Royal, N.A.I.L.E., National Western Livestock Show, Fort Worth Livestock Show, Houston Stock Livestock Show, and numerous Junior National cattle shows and state fairs across the country.