It's important to understand where food comes from. But do you know your Angus from your Hereford? These cattle breeds both produce high-quality beef, so differentiating between the two is an ...

several black beef cattle in a pasture - Kellymarken/Getty Images If you've ever had Wagyu beef, then you already understand why the breed of cattle matters. Wagyu and true Japanese Kobe are highly ...

Many breeds and crosses work well for grass-fed/grass-finished beef, as long as you select and breed for the desired traits. A growing number of farmers and ranchers are switching to efficient ...

HUDSON, Iowa — Blake Hansen loves beef, but admits he is quite particular about the quality of meat he chooses to consume. So, when he sampled a steak he could cut with a spoon, he was hooked. "It’s ...

An industry-wide collaboration is improving breeding tools. International Genetic Solutions, a group of more than 17 cattle associations and organizations, is working across the breed spectrum to ...

HUDSON — Blake Hansen loves beef, but admits he is quite particular about the quality of meat he chooses to consume. So, when he sampled a steak he could cut with a spoon, he was hooked. “It’s like ...

Consumers have endless choices in the meat case. From ground beef, roasts, ribs and steak, they can choose cheaper cuts and higher end grades like Prime or Choice—whatever their pocketbook or culinary ...