Nolan Ryan Introduces ‘Never, Ever’ Beef

Laura McNamara

Even Nolan Ryan agrees that all beef is nutritious. But, the former ball player says his beef is a cut above the rest. That’s because he says his company offers what consumers are looking for at the meat case. This USDA-certified Choice line is produced with consumers and their families in mind. This premium line is free from antibiotics and …

Beef, Food

Quick and Easy Beef

Laura McNamara

Chatel Farms wants to give consumers the beef without, well, causing too much of a beef. The Georgia-based company is now offering Beef Crumbles, or, 100 percent pure ground beef packaged in ready-to-use, re-sealable portions. Chatel Farms offers two varieties: 80 percent lean or 85 percent lean. The Crumbles are flash frozen and crumbled using an innovative proprietary technology providing …

Beef, Food

Beef Sticks for Troops

Laura McNamara

U.S. beef is at the heart of the classic “American” dish and it can certainly be sorely missed when traveling abroad… especially in Southwest Asia. But, 1st Lieutenant Peter Shinn of the National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing found one Iowa couple who’s trying to bring local beef to troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. One Iowa couple is making …

Beef, Food

Biofuels Digest Finds Global Impact on Rising Food Costs

Laura McNamara

The media has been pointing fingers at biofuels, blaming them for rising food costs. But a study from The Biofuels Digest suggests rising food costs are the result of global pressures, such as China’s increasing demand for meat. Biofuels Digest says their study finds that for every bushel of grain used to make U.S. ethanol, six are used to support …

Agribusiness, Beef, Energy, Ethanol, Farming, Food

Mysterious, New Beef Could Vanish

Laura McNamara

An agricultural research facility in Florida fears the 10 percent reduction in ag research funding will close its doors… and abruptly abort research on a nameless, mixed breed of cattle. The St. Petersburg Times reports: Indeed, few people have ever seen cattle like these. Unless you’re knowledgeable in bovine research, the cross-bred calves huddled in tall grass of the pastures …

Ag Groups, Agribusiness, Animal Health, Beef, Farm Policy, Farming, Livestock, Research, Technology

Kobe Beef iPod Nano Case

Chuck Zimmerman

I don’t know about you but I like my steak on the grill and that wouldn’t be real good for my iPod. But if you know of some beef lovers with a Nano and want a unique gift then think of the Kobe Beef iPod Nano Case. It’s only $100. Can you imagine what the whole steak costs? I’m thinking …

Beef

Hail to the Hamburger

Melissa Sandfort

May is National Hamburger Month and Beef Month, so it’s a good time to hail to the hamburger and bow to the beef. It may seem as simple as a food that got its name from Hamburg, Germany. But the original ground beef patty on a bun may have been from the Mongols who brought it to Russia; seafarers that …

Beef

Grilling Green Grass Fed Beef

Chuck Zimmerman

After having been to South America and feasting on grass-fed beef, I say, give me some corn fed beef any day. I personally don’t care if the corn was genetically modified or not, treated with insecticides or anything else. So I’m not too sure about this green grilling book. But, Cindy says she did a great interview with the author …

Beef, Publication

More BEEF In More Places Video Contest

Chuck Zimmerman

Where are these young people in agriculture getting the idea to start a blog? Who’s responsible for this nonsense? Is this really any way to communicate with farmers and/or the consuming public? You bet it is! In fact, you might have heard it here first. How about Raising The Steaks by National Beef Ambassadors Michelle Wiggley, California and Leticia Varelas …

Ag Groups, Beef

Parents Got Beef

Chuck Zimmerman

Parents who love their kids ought to make sure they’re getting the nutrition of beef. So, as part of the new beef advertising campaign you can find Beef Checkoff advertising in Parents Magazine online. Apparently this is a value-added promotion. One such example can be seen in the latest issue of Parents magazine. On a page titled “Contests and Promotions”, …

Advertising, Beef