Listings in Food Safety

Cow calf producer - keeping breeding stock back that conform to desired criteria

Nitrogen and Protein - from maximizing profitability for protein and seeking better nitrogen use efficiency Extremes of Moisture Initiative - there is currently significant national and international research focused on drought issues for cereals but in much of Manitoba crops are often at risk of yield loss due to excess moisture than drought Rotation Considerations - with a special focus on pulse – cereal rotations. What lessons can be learned about the management practices of one crop that improves the prospects of the rotation Facilitate the development of agronomic innovations to increase productivity and competitiveness of farmer members Residue management Stand establishment, population and row spacing research Continued support to the On-Farm Research Network Support of variety evaluation trials (Manitoba Corn Committee, Manitoba Crop Variety Evaluation Team, Sunflower Variety Performance Trials) Communication of timely agronomic information Profitability – Relative to other crops and consistency Harvest management Value added. General: Research funding portfolio concentrates on issues of primary production but the continuum extends from prebreeding genetic investigations through plant breeding and variety development to resource efficiency in grain production on the farm, market acceptance issues and opportunities with a few projects which concentrate on meeting processing opportunities.

Marbling is the amount of intramuscular fat in beef. It is a measure of the quality of beef, as it contributes to the flavour and tenderness of the meat. The more marbling a piece of beef has, the higher the quality.

Meat and fat ratio is the percentage of meat to fat in beef trimmings. It is a measure of the efficiency of the trimming process. The higher the meat and fat ratio, the more efficient the trimming process.

Both marbling and meat and fat ratio are important factors in the production of protein foods. By measuring these factors, producers can ensure that they are producing high-quality beef that is efficient to produce.

There are a number of ways that measuring marbling and meat and fat ratio can help to produce protein foods in a more efficient way. For example, producers can use this information to select cattle that are more likely to produce high-quality beef. They can also use this information to adjust their feeding and management practices to improve the marbling and meat and fat ratio of their beef.

In addition, measuring marbling and meat and fat ratio can help producers to reduce waste. For example, producers can use this information to identify and remove excess fat from beef trimmings. This can help to reduce the amount of waste that is generated and improve the efficiency of the trimming process.

Overall, measuring marbling and meat and fat ratio is a valuable tool for producers who are looking to produce protein foods in a more efficient and sustainable way.

Here are some additional ways that measuring marbling and meat and fat ratio can help to produce protein foods in a more efficient way:

Improved product quality: By selecting cattle that are more likely to produce high-quality beef, producers can produce products that are more flavorful and tender. This can lead to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Reduced waste: By identifying and removing excess fat from beef trimmings, producers can reduce waste and improve the efficiency of the trimming process. This can save money and help to protect the environment.

Increased profits: By producing higher quality products and reducing waste, producers can increase their profits.

If you are a producer of protein foods, I encourage you to consider measuring marbling and meat and fat ratio. These measurements can help you to improve the efficiency and sustainability of your production process.

Scanning breeder material for suitable varieties, GxE studies, Food Safety (MRL's and Free Asparagine), sustainability in the entire supply chain