Archive for December, 2009

americans are fat because, cows are fed steroids?

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Due to health concerns, Europe has banned the import of American beef raised using hormones, steroids and antibiotics. In our opinion there are NO "safe" hormone, steroid or antibiotic residues for our families to consume in beef. Here is an interesting loophole used by many large producers ...

what is the target market of fresh beef producer?

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Beef and food distributors?

Do you agree with denying beef producers the right to test their entire herd for Mad Cow Disease?

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

That's exactly what the USDA has done in the case of Creekstone Farms. why would they do that?

Beef as a Commodity Vs Beef as Brand Questions (Check Work)?

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

#1 - Which of the following demand curves best illustrates the demand for an individual cattle producer if his beef is considered a commodity (a product that is unspecialized and mass produced)? Here's the Graph: http://courses.aplia.com/images/fenner_beef/fenner_beef_v2.gif Choices: ...

Richard Larson, grass fed dairy producer

Monday, December 21st, 2009

I met Richard at the Holistic Management workshop in Telfold, PA. Richard is a grass fed dairy farmer in Vermont. He used to feed his cattle grain, but they were always getting sick as a result. Grass feeding is a much better operation for him and his ...

Hawaiian Grown TV – Hawaii Big Island Beef Producers – Kukaiau Ranch

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Instead of raising grain-fed beef, Kukaiau Ranch Manager Doug raises grass-fed cattle, which dine on local grasses. Of course, there is a down side. Grass-fed cattle dont grow as fast or as big as grain-fed beef. However, proponents argue that grass-fed cows are healthier and tastier. David S. De Luz, Sr., ...

Purple Ribbon Classic, Wood County Holstein Breeders Auction, Urban-Haven Billion Birdie at Auction

Monday, December 21st, 2009

We went to an auction today to auction off a fancy calf. It was the last one of the day to get auctioned. This is all we got for it, because it was auctioned off last at the end. We would have liked to have gotten at least ...

RAPID TOP 3 SELECTED INTERVIEW PART 1 (FUTURE, HIS 3 BEST BEATS, BEST PRODUCERS)

Monday, December 21st, 2009

http://www.grimedaily.comDuration : 0:8:38

Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program

Monday, December 21st, 2009

The Master Beef Producer Program is an educational program designed to provide information to Tennessee cow-calf producers to help them be the very best in the country, improve their profitability and position the industry to be competitive with other states.Duration : 0:6:18

Two Steaks, part 1

Monday, December 21st, 2009

This film describes the difference in meats. It focuses on the importance of good feeding of cattle and the effect it has on the meat. The film also discusses meat cuts, marbling, and bone structure. Produced by Iowa State University with Iowa Beef Producers' Association in 1960.Duration : 0:7:53