Burt Rutherford

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Hard work, passion and a great mentor are the foundations of Casey Hilmes’ success.
Cows contribute half the genetics and all the colostrum.
Genetic improvement can be complicated. Here’s a look at the basics.
No one can tell ag’s positive story better than ag producers .
Wagyu enthusiasts attending the 2022 conference of the American Wagyu Association got an in-depth look at consumers and what motivates them from Maggie O’Quinn, new business development manager with Midan Marketing.
Strong demand for Wagyu beef fuels sustained growth. Membership is up 24 percent the past year with Wagyu registrations up 23 percent.
Wagyu beef’s unique flavor profile and exceptional marbling are providing consumers with a popular and tasty dining experience.
Rancher Larry Chamberlain describes how he manages his herd of 250 mother cows on Wyoming’s weather-worn plains.
Genetics solutions exist to achieve superior feed efficiency and superior carcass quality. Both are relevant to profitability in cattle production.
Producing Wagyu beef is as much an art as it is stockmanship, according to Kenichi “Ken” Kato, well-known butcher and restaurant owner in Japan, who is four generations deep in the Wagyu culture.