Cattle, Hogs Rise As Dollar’s Drop May Spur Global Meat Demand

Cattle futures rose the most in a week and hogs climbed on speculation that global demand for U.S. beef and pork will increase as the dollar drops and equities rally.

Certified Angus Beef Still Building On Its Success

When he talked of starting a branded beef program more than 30 years ago, there were very few who thought he could do it. Louis M. Mick Colvin had plenty of reason to doubt his own idea, including a lengthy rejection from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the first week of business.

Cargill, Meyer Natural Foods Enter Into Joint ‘Go-to-Market’ Agreement

June 16, 2010 Cargill

Cargill’s U.S. beef business and Meyer Natural Foods have entered into a multi-year agreement which creates a joint “go-to-market” approach. This collaborative effort will focus on expanding sales of Meyer Natural Angus and Laura’s Lean Beef to Cargill’s retail and foodservice customers that wish to offer consumers natural and organic beef products.

USDA To Host Red Meat Mobile Slaughter Unit Information Session

June 15, 2010 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced it is hosting a red meat mobile slaughter unit information session on June 24.

Diamond Ranch Foods Joins National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Diamond Ranch Foods, Ltd., a meat and poultry processing and foodservice distribution company, is pleased to report that it has become a member of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA).