Beef

New Cuts of Beef Gaining Popularity For Cost and Flavor

November 6, 2020 KAY LEDBETTER, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Chuck flap, rib-eye filet, tomahawk steak, Denver or Sierra cuts, flat irons and tri tips — the landscape of the local grocery meat case is changing when it comes to beef cuts, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. …

Certified Piedmontese uses Initiatives to Make Better Beef

November 3, 2020 Certified Piedmontese

Certified Piedmontese—a Lincoln, Nebraska – based beef company – has many initiatives to make it the better beef. …

The Case for Capacity: Can the US Beef Industry Expand Packing Capacity?

October 13, 2020 Rabobank

Rabobank’s analysis suggests that an additional 5,000 to 6,000 head daily beef packing capacity would help return US cattle supplies and packing capacity to an historical equilibrium without a sharp contraction in beef cow numbers, while still maintaining packer profitability. …

Pandemic Impacts Certified Angus Beef fiscal year, but Sales Momentum is Strong

October 9, 2020 Kylee Kohls, Certified Angus Beef

For the first time in 16 years, the Certified Angus Beef ® brand (CAB®) reported lower annual pounds sold for its fiscal year that ended September 30. Still, 2020 was one of strong performance and the fifth consecutive year with sales of more than a billion pounds across 51 countries. Those global sales of 1.175 billion pounds were down 6%, or 75 million pounds.
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New Premium Beef Brand, Wholesome Meats, Takes on the “Fake Meat” Industry With Real Beef That’s Better For You and the Planet

September 17, 2020 Wholesome Meats

Wholesome Meats, a Texas-based regenerative agriculture brand offering nutritious premium ground beef, is taking on the fake meat industry. Launching on National Cheeseburger Day, Friday, Sept. 18, the premium beef company is partnering with several local restaurants and grocers to highlight its good-for-you and good-for-the-planet meat, including: …