U.S. Cattle Herd At Lowest Since 1958 May Spur Beef-Price Surge

The U.S. cattle herd probably shrunk to the smallest size since 1958, and the drop in beef supplies may boost prices to a record, analysts said.

Bill The Butcher Retains New York-Based Investment Banking Firm

January 28, 2011 Bill the Butcher, Inc.

Bill the Butcher, Inc., a leading retailer of organic and natural, grass-fed meats, today announced that it has retained a New York-based investment banking firm. The firm is a full-service investment bank and boutique brokerage that provides middle market corporate finance, research, and valuation services.

Kayem Foods Strikes Deal To Become Official Hot Dog & Sausage Of The Tampa Bay Lightning

January 28, 2011 Kayem Foods, Inc.

From the first drop of the puck to the final siren, Tampa Bay Lightning fans can now score better hot dogs and sausages throughout all games at the St. Pete Times Forum. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Kayem Foods, Inc. announced today a new multi-year sponsorship and licensing agreement to manufacture and distribute Kayem Franks & Sausages at Lightning games, and make Kayem the Official Brand of Franks and Sausages of the Tampa Bay Lightning and the St. Pete Times Forum.

Blackwell Angus Beef Returns As Primary Sponsor for Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 6 Nationwide Series Ford

January 28, 2011 Roush Fenway Racing

Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Blackwell Angus(R) Beef will return in 2011 and serve as a primary sponsor for Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and the No. 6 Nationwide team. Blackwell Angus(R) will be featured on Stenhouses Ford Mustang in the season opener at the famed Daytona International Speedway and the car will carry the brands paint scheme as its primary for at least eight races this season.

Hog Prices Hit 14-Year High As Supplies Dwindle

The price for Easter ham took a big jump Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade when hogs for April delivery rose by the daily limit of $3 per hundredweight to $90.12, a 14-year high for the most active contract.