Food prices June 2021

[CrealCritter]

Of course, with cut loss, the take home meat is closer to $9 per #, than $5.40. We're not gonna win Pay rail weight, take home useable is less. Of course, you can take home all the "loss" portion. Render tallow, bone broth & dog foods. Lessens actual "loss" by using it in some way.

For us take home beef is approx 65% of rail weight, maybe a little less depending on what we want. We do get all that you mentioned, including the organs for the pups. Our processor dry ages 2 weeks, so there is moisture loss also to consider.

Jesus is Lord and Christ

 

[CrealCritter]

This is the butcher we use when we actually get half a beef at their current prices. Locally raised cattle. Its much cheaper than the butcher where my Mom lives.

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It's interesting they have differnt prices for grain vs grass fed. I'm only assuming that also includes finishing since, there is no mention of the finishing. ~700 lbs for whole beef seems about right for rail weight.

It's always good for me to follow commodities, it helps give me some headlights to know what to expect in the near future. i try and remember to check weekly.

Live cattle traded $2.42 per lb today.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/live-cattle-price.

On the flip side feeder cattle traded at $3.65 per lb today.

https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/feeder-cattle-price.

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[Hinotori]

The grain fed isn't really. It's grain finished the last couple months. All the cattle are on pasture here up until finishing time. Guy at the end of the road sells cattle to them.

 

[Mini Horses]

We can see the parted out prices at the grocery stores...makes sense to see bulk sides & quarters. Of course, it's overall a better price for each part being "equally" valued as a whole. I used to raise, 30 yrs ago . Today, not doing. I buy some in bulk.

It's just good to know these things. Overall, pricing seems fairly level across the country. But when we do raise or bulk buy, there's a good amount of time between our refills. That's when prices are so shocking.

 

[CrealCritter]

We can see the parted out prices at the grocery stores...makes sense to see bulk sides & quarters. Of course, it's overall a better price for each part being "equally" valued as a whole. I used to raise, 30 yrs ago . Today, not doing. I buy some in bulk.

It's just good to know these things. Overall, pricing seems fairly level across the country. But when we do raise or bulk buy, there's a good amount of time between our refills. That's when prices are so shocking.

We've learned a few things raising our own beef. First, our side is our beef for the year. We consider hamburger universal beef. I can't begin to count how many dishes FB makes that uses burger. Pre-made 1/4 lb patties are super convenient. I can go from frozen to the plate in under 15 minutes with a cast iron skillet with lid. Roasts are essential for good wholesome meals. Brisket is for large gatherings, to feed a crowd and preserve leftovers for homemade pizza fridays. Brisket, mushroom, onion, sweet pepper and cheese is my absolute favorite pizza. Steaks are kind of the bottom for us. Yes we enjoy them and all, but just not as commonly consumed as burger. It's more for when my body has a beef, potatoes and nice salad craving. Stew meats we rarely use, so we have that ground for burger now. For us we get the entire side of beef, including butcher steak, fat, bones, organs and oxtail. It all can be made into food either for humans or pets.

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[Mini Horses]

Same here. Use more ground & only occasionally a steak. Like them but, only if really tender. I enjoy a good roast....extras into sandwiches or soups.

 

[CrealCritter]

Same here. Use more ground & only occasionally a steak. Like them but, only if really tender. I enjoy a good roast....extras into sandwiches or soups.

Italian beef made from roast

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[flowerbug]

Same here. Use more ground & only occasionally a steak. Like them but, only if really tender. I enjoy a good roast....extras into sandwiches or soups.

it is very rare that there are leftovers from a roast. we don't make them often here, but when we do i really enjoy.

 

[Mini Horses]

Just reminding all -- shop well.

I wanted a supply of fresh bay leaves. The McC bottle was $4.69, .12 oz, many broken leaves. Went to the ethnic section of this groc store (I use this variety often) and bought .20 oz for $1.19, nice whole leaves in a small cellophane (?) bag.

A small item, others available in that line. Heck, if I could save that much on others items, I'd be rich.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I wanted a supply of fresh bay leaves. The McC bottle was $4.69, .12 oz, many broken leaves. Went to the ethnic section of this groc store (I use this variety often) and bought .20 oz for $1.19, nice whole leaves in a small cellophane (?) bag.

Definitely smart shopping! I've done that too.