pwilli3
Well-known member
How do branded beef programs like Sterling Silver or Naturewell work from a producer's angle? I know they claim adherence to grading guidelines, and/or feed guidelines, but do they contract with ranchers or feedlot operaters to feed the cattle in a program? Do they pick quality at the packing plants and divide off, i.e. Cargill takes in truck loads of cattle, slaughters and then sorts according to marbling and trim? So whatever does not fit the Sterling Silver guidelines goes to their next lower program and so on. If that is the case I would assume Tyson does the same thing with their all natural program, but selects from lots brought in verified anti-biotic and hormone free.
It is not a question of great importance. I'm just curious.
It is not a question of great importance. I'm just curious.