That's why, when a USDA meat grader assesses the quality of a beef carcass, he or she makes an incision between the 12th and 13th rib, takes a good look at how much marbling there is, and assigns the meat a grade, from the highest, Prime, to Choice and Select and all the way down to Canner. That's why, when a USDA meat grader assesses the quality of a beef carcass, he or she makes an incision between the 12th and 13th rib, takes a good look at how much marbling there is, and assigns the...

A Tranz Metro spokesperson says an engine pulling four carriages hit the cattle, believed to have escaped from a nearby paddock 10km south of Masterton. By joining the TV3 site you'll be eligible to enter competitions, post comments and have the option of receiving regular updates. No one was injured but up to 50 cattle were either killed in the incident or destroyed later. passengers escaped injurywhen their train derailed after hitting cattle near Mastertonlast night. About 700 commuters...

Cut flowers are becoming a larger part of Santa Barbara County's agricultural output, even though overall greenhouse operations and the number of acres in production shrank slightly last year. Guy Tingos, the county's deputy agriculture commissioner with 20-plus years of experience, said chrysanthemums, roses and baby's breath used to be the leading cut flowers. That could explain why some cut-flower growers - especially in the Carpinteria area - are tight-lipped about what they're growing...

Taylor, 36, maintains about 25 purebred, black Angus cattle on the family farm Taylor Maples and sells some of the animal's meat at market. Previous generations of the family raised dairy cattle on the farm. The association is primarily a networking organization, but Taylor will also be involved in such events as the annual Bull Test, in which Angus cattle are tested for their genetics; the Michigan Beef Expo; and various Michigan Junior Association events and fundraisers. The association...

Are you from a farming or ranch background? I grew up on a ranch where there were beef cattle. My work will range from the urban backyard horticulturist to the producer who grows 1,500 acres of hay or alfalfa, to the rancher who has hundreds of cattle. What are the areas you'll cover at the extension office? I'm responsible for educational programs in agriculture and in natural resources, including wildlife and water. I look forward to meeting everybody and meeting the producers and...