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A Focus on Soil Health Boosts Bottom Line
Grassland management is key to proving the net carbon footprint of the beef industry in the ongoing conversation of sustainability. As consumer demands evolve, attributes supporting beef’s responsible use of resources shift to the forefront. Sure, taste is still king, but premium brands like the Certified Angus Beef ® brand must adapt to stay relevant to the consumer.
Colvin Scholarship Applications Now Open
Certified Angus Beef will award more than $50,000 in scholarships this year to students who are honing their interests through a variety of education options in the pursuit of a career in agriculture.
Missing the Mark Leaves Money on the Table
Certified Angus Beef regularly collects data on millions of fed cattle to discover how cattlemen can capture more value for high-quality carcasses beginning on the ranch. When black-hided cattle don’t earn the CAB stamp, it’s most often for missing the mark in marbling, HCW, REA and backfat.
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.
CAB Insider
Quality Holds Up Under Lighter Carcass Weights
Feed cattle carcass weights have tracked a decidedly lower course this winter with the steer/heifer mix 18 lb. lighter since January 1. Winter weather has left a lasting mark on feedyard performance this season as feed efficiency has slipped away and industry production pounds followed lower.
Cattle Contract Library Pilot Kicks Off
While there are several styles of contracts represented in the library perhaps the take-home message is that there are fewer mysteries within the library than one may have thought. Carcass outcomes are widely emphasized in the contract mix and quality is the largest driver of premiums and discounts.
Behind the Brand
Colvin Fund: $40,000 for 7 young leaders
Seven college students in beef and related studies have been awarded $40,000 in scholarships from the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand. That’s up nearly 54% from last year’s total.
Two for one
I often joke with Justin that the best thing about hiring him was his wife, Julie.
Collide
So when the request came from CAB, I happily obliged. It’s pretty special, let me tell ya, when work and friends collide.
Success Stories
Predictable cattle in a business that’s anything but
In a world where changes seems hard to predict, where prices are volatile and weather is, too, it’s nice to have something constant to rely on.
Like father, (not necessarily) like son
Paul moved to Lakeview, Ore., and runs the northern unit. It’s actually his son, Tom, who takes care of its southern sister.
Commitment you recognize
When the Schiefelbeins won the 2012 Seedstock Commitment to Excellence Award I started my day at their family meeting, seeing their teamwork in action.
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