Contraversy over a USDA mobile processing unit

Here in Southern Maryland the only access we have to a USDA facility to process meat is to drive the animals over an hour sometimes 2 hours to the nearest facility.  That adds stress to the animal and cost to the consumer.  A producers time and fuel is all a part of...

Are prices REALLY to high?

This is a fabulous article written by a small farm producer that goes into great detail why small family farms are the way to feed the nation.  The next time you wonder why it costs more than the meat you buy in the grocery store think back to this article.  I agree...

Say No to Antibiotics in your meat

FDA Reverses its 30-Year-Old Promise to Get Antibiotics Out of Animal Feed According to the Federal Register, dated December 22, 2011: “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is withdrawing two 1977 notices of opportunity for a hearing (NOOH),...

Dry aged vs. Wet aged

Dry-aged beef Dry aging beef Dry-aged beef is beef that has been hung to dry for several weeks. After the animal is slaughtered and cleaned, either an entire half will be hung, or prime cuts (large distinct sections) will be placed in a cooler, also known as a...

Choice vs. Select

When eating beef would you rather have a tender premium choice steak or very little marbling select. I choose premium choice. This is a great article that more people are choosing to eat at home and want a premium steak to enjoy. Full story