Beef industry’s path charted

Date: Sep 10 2013

Cattle Markets & Consumer Connection & News Release

Prosperity for any industry depends on consumer demand, a Western Kentucky University animal scientist points out. Of course, that includes the beef industry or cattle community. Nevil Speer, in a new white paper, “Consumers, Business and Breeding Systems: Charting the Beef Industry’s Path,” says the implications are clear. “All business decisions on the ranch, as everywhere along the beef supply chain, should be made with an eye on consumer demand for beef,” he says.

Age is relative

Date: Aug 23 2013

Blog & Consumer Connection

That was before this career that has taught me so much about the beef side of the cattle business. You see, similar to a good bourbon or fine blue cheese, beef benefits from a little age.