Crucible for quality

Date: Sep 22 2011

News Release

In this decade, Jimmy and Tracy Taylor’s data-driven herd south of Cheyenne, Okla., expanded to its practical capacity of 600 Angus cows on 12,000 acres in 38 pastures.

New demand index points to profit potential

Date: Sep 19 2011

News Release

The leading Angus brand has increased the number of pounds sold every year since 2005, but does that really mean demand for the product is soaring? Economists said there was not enough information to tell.

Ranch, beef, sales education rolled into one

Date: Sep 09 2011

News Release

You don’t hear of too many September graduations. But then again, there aren’t that many MBA programs that consist of ranch visits, meats labs and sales sessions. Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) launched its Master’s of Brand Advantages program in late 2010 and the first class will receive their degrees at the company’s annual conference in Sunriver, Ore., later this month. The second class is in progress.

Beef picture: record prices in, out

Date: Sep 07 2011

News Release

If there was ever a good news/bad news story in the cattle feeding industry, this year is a classic example. Market analyst Dan Basse, AgResource Company, warned cattle feeders of continued upward pressure on input prices while also pointing out the “bright spots” of increasing exports and high cattle prices. Basse spoke at the Feeding Quality Forum in Omaha, Neb., and Garden City, Kan., last month.

Kansan interns from OSU

Date: Aug 24 2011

About the brand & News Release

Jenny Gillespie, a Master’s student at Oklahoma State University (OSU), has joined the team working for the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand as the fall 2011 Industry Information intern.

Deets honored by Feeding Quality Forum

Date: Aug 04 2011

Cattle Feeding & Feeder Calf Marketing & News Release

Some people set out to make a lasting change on their industry, but Max Deets, Beloit, Kan., says he never thought of himself in that light. Instead the cattle feeder’s natural leadership ability, quest for improvement and genuine respect for others led him to some of the most influential roles in the beef business.

Certified Angus Beef brand posts record June

Date: Jul 22 2011

About the brand & Consumer Connection & News Release

Although beef prices have been relatively high this spring and summer, many consumers and chefs are continuing to look for high-quality cuts. The Certified Angus Beef ® brand sold 70 million pounds in June, the highest volume month in the company’s 33-year history, 4.3% above the previous June and some 10 million pounds better than June 2009.