Our American Wagyu Beef

Our American Wagyu Beef

Bull – 100 % Registered Wagyu (genetics traceable to Japanese herd) Cow – Registered or Purebred Angus Genetic Paperwork Available for Herd No Growth Hormones Utilized (NO GMO!) No Pesticides or Steroids Used No Feedlot Living Environment Humane Living...
Why Wagyu Beef

Why Wagyu Beef

Wagyu is arguably the best (and unfortunately the most expensive) beef money can buy.  With its exceptional marbling, superior tenderness, and exquisite flavor, it’s no wonder Wagyu is the pinnacle of the beef world. Through careful genetic selection and feeding, we...
What is Wagyu Beef

What is Wagyu Beef

Let us take a step back and answer the question what is Wagyu?  Wagyu (pronounced Wog-you) which means nothing more that Japanese (Wa) Cow (gyu) are a breed of beef cultivated from a mixture of Asian cattle (primarily Tajima) for over 3500 years in, where else,...
History of Wagyu Beef

History of Wagyu Beef

How did we end up with the WAGYU known today? Modern Wagyu cattle are the result of crossing the native cattle in Japan with imported breeds.  Crossing began in 1868 after the Meiji restoration in that year and the government wanted to introduce Western food habits...
WAGYU as a Breed and Kobe as a Brand

WAGYU as a Breed and Kobe as a Brand

Before we jump too far into the U.S. Wagyu market, let us go back and understand the “breed” Wagyu.  There are only four Japanese native breeds – Black (Kuroge), Brown (Akage), Shorthorn (Nihon Tankaku) and Polled (Nihon Mukaku).  These are those cattle that the...
Storing Beef

Storing Beef

When shopping, pick up beef just before checking out. If it will take longer than 30 minutes to get it home, consider keeping it cold in a cooler. Refrigerate or freeze as soon as possible after purchasing. If you plan to freeze your beef, think ahead to your weekly...