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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.
Rutan family earns CAB Commercial Commitment to Excellence Award
The owner-managers of Morgan Ranches learn and teach through such wisdom gathered over decades. Every day is a choice, and they choose to make it good. That positive philosophy only begins to tell why Morgan Ranches earned the 2020 CAB Commercial Commitment to Excellence award.
CAB Insider
Quality spreads press higher
Strong ribeye demand has had heavy influence on cattle values for feeders selling on a grid or carcass value formula. Just as Prime quality grade premiums held much higher than expected late this summer, the Choice/Select price spread has popped back up within reach of record territory once again in recent weeks.
Ribeye prices defying the seasonal trend
While the entire CAB carcass is charting new territory at record highs for this time of year, the price direction of ribeyes is defying the seasonal trend to an amazing degree.
Behind the Brand
Our third blog-iversary (and the hits of 2013)
In keeping with our blog-iversary tradition of the first two years, we thought we’d pull up the most-read posts of the year and (re)share them with you.
Givers and Takers
We host many farm, ranch, and feedlot visits so our business partners can learn more about how the cattle are produced.
Becoming an insider
Looking back as an outsider then, and now someone who knows a little bit more, I notice all the things that I wouldn’t have before.
Success Stories
Good people, good cattle, good beef
Family, ranching and good quality cattle are all high on Travis Loehding’s priority list. A few weeks ago, I visited the Loehding ranch near Ekalaka, Mont., where they do not lack family history.
Restarting a legacy
Visiting the J-D Claypool Ranch in southern Oklahoma, near Ringling, I saw such history. The original Dillard Ranch was established in the late 1800s, before Oklahoma was granted statehood.
Nice to Meat Ya: Kenny Montgomery
Kenny Montgomery is a cowboy. The definition fits him well, too. He’s tough, unassuming, he’s resilient – the kind of guy you could ride around with in the pick up, the one you want on your side.
Consumer Connection
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