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Farm Purchase Helps Certified Angus Beef Tell a Better Story
Farm Purchase Helps Certified Angus Beef Tell a Better Story CAB purchases 109 acres of Chippewa Valley Angus Farm to bring partners closer to beef production. by Abbie Lankitus March 22, 2022 About a thousand people walk through the doors of the Certified Angus Beef...
CAB Premiums Reach Record $182 Million
Annual grid, formula and contract premiums paid on CAB carcasses in 2021 totaled $182 million, up from the 2019 record of $92 million. Cattlemen who raise black Angus-influenced cattle that meet the brand’s specifications have the chance to earn more than ever before.
Riemann Devoted Life to Building People, Beef Brand as a Result
When every remembrance of a man produces similar reactions among former staff, friends and industry leaders alike, it’s a fitting tribute the person was who he said he was. Every time. Jim Riemann, CAB president from 1999 to 2006, was one of those men.
Producers Can Influence Sustainability
Sustainability is a new target for producers. While there are no plans to meet these goals yet, there is interest in how cattle can be part of the solution. It comes down to the adage, “trust but verify,” and verification will need to come from those raising beef.
Look Back and Learnings from the 2021 Cattle Market
Starting in March 2020, disarray set in motion a chain of events leading to the fed cattle backlog from plant closures slowing the supply chain throughout 2021. While the market likes to avoid the unkown, the last two years put the beef business in uncharted territory.
Nominations for CAB Rancher Awards Close Jan 17
It takes passion, drive and ability to build a top-quality beef program based on economics, ethics and sustainability. A legacy like that merits recognition from peers and those they affect throughout the supply chain all the way to consumers.
CAB Insider
Demand for Premium Quality Beef High, Supply Showing Improvement
Fourth quarter demand for premium quality grade beef carcasses is predictably high. End users—grocery stores in particular—place orders several weeks ahead of the December timeline to fulfill holiday middle-meat needs. Prime grade carcass supplies have disappointed throughout the year with 11.2% fewer total pounds of Prime carcasses acquired so far.
Tight Cattle Supplies and Increasing Carcass Weights
The current cattle markets can provide a history lesson for those new to the scene. To give a quick recap of that era: record-high prices, fueled by a supply chain starved for cattle numbers, came to an abrupt end. This signaled the end of tight cattle supplies, caused by drought liquidation, and beef cattle producers were able to restock the nation’s cow herd.
Behind the Brand
All about the beef…or is it?
“This is more than a celebration of marbling.” President John Stika said that as he kicked off the CAB brand annual conference in Nashville.
Inspiring the inspired
Inspiring the inspired Partners on common ground consider raising their bar by Miranda Reiman Sell more beef. Sell more beef. It wasn’t a chant, a published focus or even a hashtag, but it was the underlying theme of the conference that brought more than 600...
Turning point
This July 1 marked a turning point as I stepped back from my post as Director of Industry Information for the Certified Angus Beef ® brand.
Success Stories
News release: from potential to profit
From potential to profit Angus Value Discovery Contest winners named by Nicole Lane Erceg If anyone else had made the phone call to Jamie Hoffman, he’d have thought it was a mistake or joke. The manager of Hoffman Angus Farm, Otwell, Ind., was on the line with his...
It takes a team
It’s about more than hard work and great genetics — having the right people in business with you can make all the difference.
Ready for rory?
I strain my ears as a few people wander into the kitchen of the Amarillo Country Club, pondering if those new voices match the one of chef and TV personality Rory Schepisi.
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