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Heritage Series: Focus On Quality Cattle and Crew

Unless you’re building an ark, little good can come from 45 inches of rain in 20 days. That’s what happened when Hurricane Floyd hit Snow Hill, N.C., in fall 1999. For cattleman Steve Harrison, the results were life-changing. As the flood waters rose, half of the family’s cow herd—the one he’d returned to the farm … Continue Reading

Wildfire Devastates Ranches But Human Spirit Burns Brighter

One day we could be doing what we do, knowing what we know, loving what we love, and the next? Gone. In a matter of minutes, our lush livelihood could be transformed into a barren landscape of smoke and debris. Continue Reading

Trading Places In Kentucky: Chef and Rancher

Josh agrees. The Louisville chef spends six days a week at the helm of his fine-dining restaurant. One of his daily duties is to field questions about the safety of his beef and where it was raised. “From a chef and owner standpoint, having more knowledge for my guests — to have these experiences and stories — is priceless,” he says. Continue Reading

Two Chefs and A Rancher, Trading Places

Twenty-three miles. That's the difference between this rancher and these chefs. Twenty-three miles separates pasture and professional kitchen, yet it’s rare for these separate ends of the same beef spectrum to meet in the middle. They shoulder their own responsibilities with precision and pride, confident the other guys — and everyone between — will uphold his end of the table. Continue Reading

Beef 101: Farm to Fork

Meet the Trowbridges of New York. They have an inherent love for family, and a deep and abiding respect for the cattle in their care. Oh, and one other thing ... Continue Reading

Heritage Series: Meet the Krulls

Coming back to the ranch means focusing on premium beef and excellent cattle care. Continue Reading

For the love of beef: from pasture to cooking show

Summer grilling season is here, and we're pleased to share we're returning to the CBS weekend cooking show, Recipe Rehab, on Saturday, May 17 (check local listings). The episode features Mark and Abbie Nelson of 5-Star Land & Livestock, an Angus cattle ranch in Wilton, Calif. They'll share the family’s traditional beef ribs recipe. We'll share recipes on Friday, so stay tuned! Continue Reading

History in the making

Editor’s note: This post was written by intern Laura Conaway. I’m a ranch kid through and through, and there’s this bond that we ranch kids share. It’s something we don’t have to speak about but all feel (at least that’s how it seems in my head). We have all experienced the late nights and the … Continue Reading

A Day In the Life of a Rancher, part 2

Yesterday, Debbie Lyons-Blythe was sharing a day on the ranch, as part of our “Day in the Life” series. Today we pick back up, just as the cattle are about to “head out on the highway” … After they walk through the brome and alfalfa field, they will walk a quarter of a mile on … Continue Reading

A Day In the Life of A Rancher part 1

It takes a heap of work, coordination and planning to get a tasty steak from pasture to plate. In honor of National Beef Month, we decided to check in with the people who devote their life’s work to providing, cooking and delivering the Certified Angus Beef ® brand to your table. Come along with us and experience a “Day in the Life” of these fine folks. Continue Reading

Cattle In the Vines

Wine flights are common in wine country and you’ve probably participated in your own tasting at an elegant restaurant or local vineyard. Multiple wines are served — anywhere from three to five to 50 — and you sample, compare and make note of their characters. Each wine gets the old see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor test. … Continue Reading

Home on the range with an MBA

It’s not every day the average Joe makes a to-do list that includes fix windmill, plant corn or bottle feed a calf. It’s not a typical day for most meat sales folks, either, but that’s just what happened one fine day in cattle country. The Certified Angus Beef ® brand invited 25 beef sales men … Continue Reading

Celebration part two: Grand Opening

We visited Cleveland and dined around town, feasting on amazing food and great conversation. We grabbed our knives and practiced beef-cutting skills. We traveled to a local farm to see how Angus cattle are raised. It was a whirlwind tour highlighted by exquisite food, amazing chefs and a never-ending buffet of information. What a way to celebrate … Continue Reading

Out standing in the field

We ventured to a home where Angus cattle roam … where the calves and the butterflies play. Seldom was heard a discouraging word, and the skies were blue and brilliant all day. Rod Ferguson and wife, Laurie, are the owners of Chippewa Valley Angus Farms in Rittman, Ohio. The Fergusons welcomed a group of food … Continue Reading

Myths and misnomers

There are many opinions and assumptions about beef floating around the wild blue yonder. Determining fact from fiction takes up valuable time and energy in an age of conservation and eco-friendly living. Conserve your resources. It’s time to do some myth-bustin’. MYTH: Grass-fed beef is healthier and more eco-friendly than grain-finished beef. FACT: All beef … Continue Reading