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- How Saltkovska stays connected to Steve McBee Sr. during prison
- What led to the sentence: crop insurance fraud and restitution
- Family fallout and public drama around relationships
- Business focus: rebuilding the company and future plans
- Timing, releases and what viewers need to know
- Where to watch the McBee story play out on screen
Galyna Saltkovska says she keeps reaching out to Steve McBee Sr. while he serves a federal prison term, painting a complex picture of loyalty, betrayal and business ties that continue to unfold in public view.
How Saltkovska stays connected to Steve McBee Sr. during prison
Saltkovska, a prominent figure on the reality series, describes a measured effort to stay in touch. She has visited the federal facility only twice. She sends regular emails to update him on the farm and other ventures.
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- Weekly messages: She emails weekly to say hello and share business updates.
- Rare visits: Only two in-person trips to the prison have been made.
- Humanity first: Saltkovska says she keeps contact because she understands he is in a difficult position.
What led to the sentence: crop insurance fraud and restitution
The legal case against McBee Sr. culminated in a guilty plea for crop insurance fraud. He began serving a two-year term late in 2025 at FPC Yankton, South Dakota. A federal judge ordered him to repay more than $4 million in restitution.
Key facts about the conviction
- Charge: crop insurance fraud (guilty plea entered in 2024)
- Sentence: two years in federal prison
- Facility: FPC Yankton, South Dakota
- Financial penalty: over $4 million in restitution
Family fallout and public drama around relationships
The scandal has layers beyond the courtroom. Saltkovska’s relationship with McBee Sr. began while he was still married to Kristi McBee, with whom he has four sons. That relationship later dissolved amid another romance involving Saltkovska’s former friend.
Where tensions remain
- Saltkovska rose to become CFO at McBee Farm & Cattle Co.
- Romantic ties ended after McBee Sr. became involved with Masha Petrova.
- Saltkovska says she has cut off contact with Petrova and refers to her by a nickname fans coined.
She criticized how that relationship was handled and called the behavior toward friends inappropriate. Saltkovska suggested Petrova remains involved with McBee Sr., and she cast doubt on Petrova’s motives and work history.
Business focus: rebuilding the company and future plans
Despite personal turmoil, Saltkovska emphasizes her commitment to the farm business and to relationships with the McBee sons and extended families. She says the commercial work they built together remains a priority.
- Business continuity: Maintaining operations of McBee Farm & Cattle Co.
- Relationship building: Ongoing ties with the family’s next generation.
- Forward-looking: Saltkovska aims to move past the betrayal and focus on growth.
Timing, releases and what viewers need to know
Steve McBee Sr. began serving his sentence in December 2025. His eldest son, Steven McBee Jr., is scheduled for release on Sept. 11 after serving less than a year of his term.
- McBee Sr.: In custody at FPC Yankton, serving two years.
- Steven Jr.: Expected release date: Sept. 11.
- Financial impact: More than $4 million ordered in restitution.
Where to watch the McBee story play out on screen
The family’s on-screen drama continues on Bravo. Viewers can follow developments on the series that chronicles the McBee household and their business operations.
- Show: The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys
- When: Monday nights at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo
- Streaming: New episodes available next day on Peacock
