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Another billion in the books
Global sales of 1.175 billion pounds. In a year like we’ve all had, we welcome a fiscal year that ends on that note. For the first time in 16 years, CAB reports lower annual pounds sold. Still, 2020 was one of strong performance and the fifth consecutive year with sales of more than a billion pounds across 51 countries.
Flavor’s secret ingredient
As a moderately to highly heritable trait, marbling is something that cattlemen have a lot of ability to manage. It also happens to be one of the major contributors to beef flavor. Texas Tech University meat scientist Jerrad Legako spoke about the topic at the 2020 American Society of Animal Science meetings.
Eager to learn, ready to teach
It’s a call to serve, the same that led John Grimes to run for the American Angus Association board of directors. The sun now setting on his second three-year term, he reflects on his leadership as Certified Angus Beef® board chairman. The head of Maplecrest Farms in Hillsboro, Ohio, says there’s no instant gratification in the cattle business, with constant change cattlemen have to be nimble.
Opportunity for beef progress continues
For our domestic and international foodservice and retail partners, the beef business looks much different than it did at the start of this year, so we had much to cover during our first-ever virtual CAB annual conference. More than 1,100 people tuned in to get energized and empowered to sell more high-quality beef in this new environment.
Add value to calves
“Value” in feeder calf marketing is a relative term. All calves have some and the trick is to capture your share, said Paul Dykstra. Success is rooted in your customers he said. Customer changes through the supply chain from feeder, to packer to consumer.
M&M Feeders wins CAB honors
M&M Feeders does business based on honesty. The Huyser family lives by that code, and runs their cattle feeding business the same way. For building beneficial relationships and their drive to produce the best, M&M Feeders earned the 2020 Feedyard Commitment to Excellence Award from the Certified Angus Beef ® brand.
CAB Insider
Prime sets sail
Since our September Insider report, the Prime grid premium has amazingly increased by an additional 50%. The latest $30.84/cwt. weighted average packer premium sets the record for the highest reported number in the report.
The Upside of Heavy Carcasses
Our analysis of several million head in 2019 and 2020 shows that increasing average carcass weights across each load lot returned a net benefit in carcasses qualifying for the CAB brand up to 900 lb.
Behind the Brand
Know all about CAB?
If there is any way you can make it to the new, interactive Cattlemen’s Capstone, July 16 to 17 in Wooster, Ohio, commit to it now.
Cooking up world class leadership
A chef to hotel guests and dignitaries around the world, Tony Biggs has joined the Certified Angus Beef® brand team in delivering the very best beef to carnivores
everywhere. As the brand’s new director of culinary arts, Biggs will lead the company’s culinary expertise and outreach, helping chefs, retailers and consumers
interpret premium beef trends and apply them on menus, in meat cases and in kitchens around the globe.
A Throwback to Way Back
I recently had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Bob VanStavern (Dr. Bob as we refer to him around the office) to talk about the early years of the company.
Success Stories
Opportunity lies beyond the ranch gate
The two shook hands and what began as a conversation more than 10 years later has blossomed into a friendship and a successful business partnership.
Functional, successful, profitable
I had the chance to spend my Friday afternoon with all three at the same time while visiting the Thoeny Ranch in eastern Montana.
Trading ski hills for Eagle Hills
Meet Jessie Rudolph. Calving season keeps this high school sophomore home this time of year, but doesn’t keep her from expanding her horizons.
Consumer Connection
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