Raising cattle that meet the needs of existing and future generations while ensuring environmental responsibility, maintaining animal health and care, and achieving economic security.

Your beef tastes better when it's raised by family farmers who prioritize caring for the land, the cattle, and the community.

Our Commitment to Sustainable Beef Production

At Upper Iowa Beef, we believe the agriculture industry must meet the needs of existing and future generations. Sustainable beef production must be environmentally sound, socially responsible, and economically viable. It involves cattle producers, product distributors, and our role in beef production. We continually connect with our cattle producers to learn more about their operation and how we can help further educate them on sustainable practices. Upper Iowa Beef is a proud member of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB).

Partners in Sustainability

Sustainable Beef Production Practices, Utilized By Our Cattle Producers

• Cattle producers are Beef Quality Assurance certified (BQA and BQAT) for proper humane care and animal transport.
• Cattle are primarily sourced from small, independent family-owned farms located in close proximity to the plant, therefore reducing the carbon footprint.
• Other industry byproducts are utilized in feed rations.
• Our cattlemen are utilizing the latest technology to improve animal production, nutrition, and health.
• Manure and Nutrient plans are used to manage manure applied to the soil, which increases organic nutrients and improves soil tilth.
• Our farmers are utilizing conservation practices to protect the land and water, such as reduced tillage, wind and solar power, crop rotation, grass waterways, variable rate fertilizing, cover crops, and tile drainage.
• Many of our cattle producers are enrolled in our unique Tri-State Supreme program, which adds value to sustainably raised cattle.