Dutton Ranch Episode 3 Shows Beef Sales Push and Cattle Disease Crisis

The third episode of the Paramount+ series Dutton Ranch, titled “Act of God Business,” aired on May 22. Beth Dutton travels to Dallas to sell premium steaks to a hotel chain, encountering competition from Beulah Jackson’s family and the arrival of rival Joaquin, which threatens her new business venture.

Meanwhile, Rip Wheeler discovers that the herd has contracted foot‑and‑mouth disease, forcing a quarantine and a tense period of monitoring the spread among the cattle. In the background, Beulah Jackson asserts her regional influence, meeting with Sheriff Wade and hinting at political leverage that could affect the ongoing 10‑Petal ranch conflicts.

The episode deepens the Texas setting, juxtaposing ranch‑hand challenges with high‑stakes commercial ambitions, and sets up further tension for future storylines.