Published Stories
Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB) stories are featured in leading Angus publications, as well as regional and national beef news. The stories below are some of the brand’s most recognized producer pieces. You are welcome to reprint these articles as long as you print the publication source, author name and use the article in its entirety. Edited versions can be used by permission only. Contact us to ask for approval.
March 2012
The grass IS greener for backgrounders
- You may think you've been on a rollercoaster ride, but Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University (OSU) ag economist, shared data at a recent field day that could wow the most seasoned thrill seeker.
February 2012
GeneMax Q & A
- With the Angus-specific DNA test for commercial cattle ready to launch, CAB and AGI provide program details in a question-and-answer format
Sammy’s Mmmm
- Tasty, tender beef for the most discriminating customers
Local beef feeds the world
- Nebraska rancher and feed dealer knows where it all starts
January 2012
First steps
- Nebraska CAB partner helps feeding customers find value-added path
Still no free lunch
- Kentucky researcher explains the disconnect between an academic idea and application in the cow herd
November 2011
Demand for the brand
- New index points to profit potential
Paradise Found
- A dream lives on in Northern California cattle country
October 2011
Fruition
- Pratt Feeders' CAB award is testament to a plan well-executed
Making it real
- Feeder educates commercial producers, consumers alike
Master's in their field
- Ranch, meat and sales education rolled into one unique course
Excellent and getting better
- The Angus world wonders, how good can these cattle get?
Angus Capitol
- Keeling Cattle Feeders shares data and family-style connections
Relationships Rule
- Will Feed values ranchers and their cattle.
Crucible for quality
- Angus cattle, plan-based optimism help Oklahomans look past drought to ultimate goals
Common Goal, Uncommon Success
- Angus breeders celebrate 20 years of partnership, leadership
September 2011
More Cows, Better Grass
- Iowa farmer-feeders improve land and cattle in tandem
Rail to Ranch to Rail
- Pratt Feeders' Novotny tracks cattle data, earns CAB award
August 2011
Behind the Export Scene
- The what, how and why of selling beef overseas
Angus Equals Grid Success
- An Iowa producer earns premiums by finishing his cattle
June 2011
Stocking up on information
- Good calves make these Colorado producers repeat buyers.
April 2011
Evening out
- Customer-friends honored by Oklahoma feeder.
When the spread narrows
- Quality is still the largest contributor toward earning a premium
March 2011
Uptick in beef price, quality
- The 2010 beef business trends include exceptional prices, increased quality and better rewards.
Overcoming obstacles to TAI
- Only 10% of cattlemen use artificial insemination (AI), with time and labor most often cited as barriers by the other 90%.