BEEF

Beef up for higher prices

Beefing up could mean meat eaters will have to open up their wallets a little wider this summer, as the price of beef and other meats continue to climb. “Beef prices have been high this year at all levels,” said William Hahn, Animal Products and Cost of Production Branch Markets and Trade Economics Division of the USDA-Economics Research Service. “April had the highest five-area 35-65 percent Choice Direct steer we have ever seen.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supply and demand is what controls the price of beef cattle, but prices will fluctuate because it takes time to replenish the cattle supplies.

By Betsy Simon , May 24, 2013

The cow jumped over the moon and beef prices may do the same

FARGO — With the arrival of spring, it won’t be long before steaks and burgers start sizzling and popping on backyard grills.

By Dave Olson , April 06, 2013

Grazing in cattle country

There is no question about where the beef is in North Dakota. It’s everywhere. Based on information from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, cattle outnumber the people who reside in the state by a ratio of almost 3-to-1.

By Betsy Simon , August 31, 2012

Calif. congress members ask USDA to reopen plant

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Three Central California congressmen cited the region's high unemployment Thursday while asking the federal government to reopen a slaughterhouse at the center of a cruelty and food safety investigation.

August 23, 2012

Mothers Mean Business

Motherhood never can be taken away. The other day, the ranch crew was reminiscing about the recent calving season. Certain cows come to mind quickly as a certain degree of quickness was needed to survive the initial tagging and appraisal of the calf.

By Kris Ringwall , April 02, 2011

The Future of Beef II — Midsized Challenges

Go Big or Go Home: The cattle industry is declining in available breeding cattle. The discussion obviously turns to why that is. Does this desire to expand really drive cattle producers? Do we get bigger at all cost?

By Kris Ringwall , December 25, 2010

'Fat equals flavor'

Keeping consumers and cattle happy and healthy can be a challenge for producers but one way of doing that is by watching what their cattle eat.

By Lisa Miller , September 04, 2010

You'll be the envy of the lunchroom with this Choice Roast Beef Sandwich

My granddaughters were talking with me recently about going back to school, wondering who their teachers would be and which of their friends might be in their classes this year.

September 02, 2010

Beef Talk: More money in beef business

The cattle business is very dynamic, so it is very easy to get lost in the shuffle. The current news or the latest color print catches our eyes and we start talking.

By Kris Ringwall , July 31, 2010

Beef Talk: Slowly adapt bulls to new home

After a spring of bull shopping, the first thing one realizes is there are a lot of good bulls on the market from many good breeds.

By Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension beef specialist , March 27, 2010

PETA offers anti-meat trash cans for Colo. parks

March 11, 2010

BeefTalk: The value of Beef

A discussion was initiated as to where one should look to find out why the value that the producer receives for beef seems to be questioned. It goes without much discussion that this topic is complicated and difficult.

By Kris Ringwall , November 14, 2009

Capturing value the name of the beef game

Beef production is about value. There are many components and obviously many ways to raise beef, but the bottom line is value. The product has to have value.

By Kris Ringwall , July 11, 2009

BeefTalk:Buying the right bull means checking his grades

The common-sense process of buying bulls has not changed much. The requirements are simple. The bull needs four decent legs, a bit of appropriate muscle indicative of the product and a functioning reproductive system.

By Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service , January 03, 2009