USPB extends ASV Premium till May 2010

On August 18, 2009, U.S. Premium Beef (USPB) announced the extension of a $35 per head, Age and Source Verification (ASV) premium through May 29, 2010. This premium will be paid on ASV cattle that are 20 months of age or younger and are marketed through USPB. Included with that announcement, was a report of grid premiums totaling $64 per head (including the $35 per head ASV premium) for all USPB ASV cattle marketed through the company's Kansas plants during fiscal year 2009. The Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP) is approved at both the ranch and feedlot levels to supply ASV cattle to USPB.
For more information contact:
Red Angus Marketing Programs
940-387-3502
myron@redangus.org
U.S. Premium Beef
866-877-2525
Brian.Bertelsen@uspb.com
USPB Press Release - 08/18/2009