Domestic Beef Partner Visit

Our Sales, Purchasing, Management, and Marketing teams make a real effort to visit our producers throughout the year, and it always pays off with a deeper understanding of their processes, building deeper relationships with those who are boots on the ground, and continued education on the market and our products.

We are proud to partner with producers who focus on all the little details that directly impact the eating experience of our products. From the farmer feeders to the packers, no step is overlooked, resulting in high-quality beef. Notable mentions that stood out to us from this trip to Upper Iowa highlighted below:

Many farmer feeders grow their own crops, one we visited with over 8,000 acres

Our packers prioritize working with farms that prioritize animal welfare; every step analyzed to improve grading

@upperiowabeef_limesprings provides farmer feeders with tons of spec data on every harvest to help farmers improve practices

The grading process accounts for marbling, color, and fat ratios

Upper Iowa regularly grades 30% prime, extremely high, and impressive ratios for the industry

Processors are making the exact same cuts, day in and day out, ensuring quality and accuracy with every cut

Upper-level processors are cross-trained and professionals at every step of the process

Employee welfare and retention are apparent at Upper Iowa, with even more exciting expansions in the works for their environment

Tagging and organizational systems in place are extremely impressive, resulting in exact data lineage and traceability

Working with this level of producer and farmer is what it's all about. Because of these trusted relationships, we are honored to have received an award for one of the Top Independent Distributors at the most recent Certified Angus Beef Conference in Austin.