Links in the Chain
Date: Apr 17 2013
| Blog & Consumer ConnectionDegrees of separation…how many is it? Six? Seven? I don’t remember, but it is unbelievable how small the beef industry world is.
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Self interest, shared goal
Date: Apr 11 2013
| Cattle Markets & Consumer Connection & News ReleaseBeing good at what you do every time is no accident. “My dad said anyone can sell something once,” Prof. John Siebert told his ag business class. “It’s selling something multiple times to the same person that takes a lot of work and expertise.” On March 19, the Texas A&M agricultural economist asked four links in the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand supply chain to share their experiences: CAB president John Stika; rancher James Henderson of Bradley 3 Ranch; Joe Boutte, director of business development for Houston-based Freedman Meats Inc.; and Ric Rosser, concept/executive chef for Saltgrass Steakhouse and West Coast Claim Jumper.
Heritage helps to shape innovation
Date: Apr 11 2013
| Big Thinkers & Blog & Breeding Technologies & StockmanshipThey say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but the same can’t be said when utilizing innovative technologies at Bridges Angus Farm.
Schooled in Angus confusion
Date: Apr 02 2013
| Blog & Consumer ConnectionOn March 19th in College Station, Texas (a.k.a. Aggieland), I attended a forum set up by agricultural economics professor Dr. Siebert.
History, data and hard work
Date: Apr 02 2013
| Big Thinkers & BlogJoe’s great-grandfather moved to Texline, Texas, from Savannah, Mo., to assume management duties of the Buffalo Springs Division for the famed XIT Ranch.
And the survey says… “Taste!”
Date: Mar 21 2013
| Blog & Consumer ConnectionWe’ve long known beef is America’s favorite protein, but what makes consumers pick up that package of steaks over, say, chicken or pork?
Chef math
Date: Mar 20 2013
| Blog & Consumer ConnectionAs we talked over issues and challenges yesterday, I thought you might like a sneak peek into some of the math we’re up against.
Bull buying made simple
Date: Mar 07 2013
| Breeding & Cow Herd & Sire SelectionEarlier this week Mark told you a herd bull is a big investment, and getting more so all the time. Since you’ll be putting so many of your proverbial eggs into that one expensive basket, you want to make sure he’s the right guy for the job. But with so many numbers and figures to sort […]
Bull buying made simple
Date: Mar 07 2013
| Blog & Breeding & Cattle Markets & EPDsEarlier this week Mark told you a herd bull is a big investment, and getting more so all the time. That’s why we asked Mark for his top tips for bull buying.
Expensive bulls aren’t that expensive
Date: Mar 04 2013
| Blog & Breeding & Sire SelectionI am convinced most cattlemen are way ahead of me in doing this math. Paying up for a good bull really makes sense…. and dollars and cents.