Inflation Peaking in U.S. as Commodity Prices Tumble

The biggest rout in commodities since the global recession may be a sign that the fastest U.S. inflation in three years is peaking. The Standard & Poor’s GSCI Index of 24 commodities entered a bear market last month after sliding more than 20 percent from a two-year high in April, on concern that slower growth [...]

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Rustling costs ranchers millions in poor economy

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ranchers and law enforcement officers say rustling has become a multimillion dollar problem in the U.S. as high beef prices have made cattle an attractive quick score for people struggling in the sluggish economy.There’s no clearinghouse that tracks thefts nationally. But the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association says some 4,500 [...]

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Calf Registrations Confirm Stabilising Supply

The continuing stabilisation of the national beef supply base over the past year is confirmed by the latest British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) data analysed by EBLEX, the industry body for beef and lamb levy-payers in England. A total of just under 2.63 million calves were registered with BCMS between August 2010 and July 2011. [...]

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Ag Secretary says retailers want new food safety tests

U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says some of the nation’s largest retailers are already asking for the kinds of new food-safety tests for raw beef that the U.S.D.A. will require this coming spring. The U.S.D.A. is expanding the testing on beef to check for six more strains of e-coli. “That’s a big deal and it’s [...]

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Certified Angus Beef ® brand records high marks

WOOSTER, Ohio – Oct. 17, 2011 – Certified Angus Beef LLC, for the fifth consecutive year, reported record sales for its signature brand of beef, with nine out of 12 months in fiscal 2011 hitting new heights. Efforts by the brand’s licensed partners led to sales totaling 807 million pounds, an increase of almost 4% [...]

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Gloomy economic news sinks commodity prices

This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors and management of Nation’s Restaurant News. Fears of global economic slowdown, along with disappointment over the lack of stimulus from the Federal Reserve and Congress, led to a broad-based sell-off in both equities and commodities in September. This is the third major sell-off this [...]

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USA – New beef grading system by USDA

The USDA Choice and USDA Prime grade shields are highly regarded, both domestically and internationally, as symbols of high-quality American beef.  Cattle producers and feeders increasingly rely on USDA grades to determine payments for their cattle—a vital link to supporting and sustaining rural America. Beef is graded at about 35 facilities nationwide, with some facilities [...]

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Riding the (organic) range

Colorado River Ranch one of just a few in the state certified ‘organic’ EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado — Scott Jones has found his dream job — even if it often means before-dawn to after-dark workdays. Jones is the manager at the Colorado River Ranch, a bit more than 10 miles north of Dotsero. Several years ago, [...]

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Santas offer greater returns to producers

THE ninth annual Santa Gertrudis sale to be held at the Dalrymple Saleyards, Charters Towers will be a great opportunity for Northern beef producers to become part of the rapidly growing demand for Santa bulls. The resurgence in the Santa breed has been quite outstanding; a lot of confidence in the industry has been shown [...]

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Exotic beef is tender — and very rare

Wagy beef is the stuff of legend. Melt-in-your-mouth texture, rich and flavourful, this beef is the best you can get. Wagy refers to several breeds of cattle predisposed to producing meat with high amounts of marbling (fat). Originating from Japan, these cattle are now raised in several countries around the world, with Australia being the [...]

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