Stories for Success
We do the information gathering for you. Part inspiration, part field guide, packed full of humanity and examples worth following—these are the feature stories of those who aim for quality mixed in with science-based ways to get there.
These are tales about data driving the future. Or a brand built on an unprecedented idea that’s now recognized across the world. There are stories that start with nothing but a dream, and others that are legacies that continue carrying on.
We tell them so you don’t miss a beat at your operation. Learn a thing or two without ever leaving home.
Big Thinkers
System Over Scale
For Dallas Knobloch, it’s not about being the biggest feedyard—it’s about building a high-quality system that works. Today, with Tory’s wife Sadie and daughter Ivy, the Knobloch family owns and operates 4K Cattle. They feed 2,500 cattle at eight locations within 10 miles of home, manage 1,000 acres of crops and run a 125-head cow herd, all near Hills, Minn.
Purpose Follows Passion
A chance opportunity. A change in career direction. And meat science was changed forever. Dr. Gary Smith originally had no plans to become a meat scientist. But thank goodness he did.
From Modest Beginnings to Excellence
Gilchrist Farm recently received the 2024 Certified Angus Beef Canadian Commitment to Excellence award. This prestigious honor recognizes their exceptional achievements in high-quality Angus genetics and management. Over the years, they have transformed their operation by embracing superior Angus genetics. Their commitment to high standards and innovative practices has distinguished them as a model of excellence in the industry.
Consumer Connection
Making Sense of Supply, Pricing and Navigating the Market
Amid anticipated shifts in cattle supply and evolving market dynamics, CAB remains well-positioned to navigate the beef sales road ahead. Clint Walenciak addressed how producer profitability, strategic specification adjustments, and resilient demand will help stabilize the brand’s beef supply chain through herd size and pricing shifts in 2025 and beyond.
Every Issue Has Its Moment
Progress happens when people are at the table, engaged and committed to action. With a vested interest in the industry’s future, CAB is leaning in on conversations surrounding evolutions in meat science.
Thriving with Shrinking Supply
Even as the nation’s cow herd contracts, “more pounds” and “higher quality” have been common themes. Specific to commercial cattlemen: It still pays to focus on carcass merit, in addition to other economically relevant traits.
Research Drivers
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