The Program
The program is not a contest to compare breeds or breeders, but provides a format for information exchange between the cow-calf, feeder and packer segments of the industry. Steer calves from the current production year are delivered to a commercial feedlot, processed, and placed on feed. Each steer is assigned a value on arrival at the feedlot. Calves are harvested when they reach the weight and condition regarded as acceptable for the industry and market conditions. Cattle are sold on a carcass basis with premiums and discounts for various quality grades, yield grades and carcass weights. Carcass information, as well as gain and health information is gathered and reported to the cooperator. Cattle in the New Mexico Ranch to Rail program are fed at Double A Feeders in Clayton, New Mexico.
For complete rules and details of the program, click on the brochure below.