Shimofuri is a Japanese word with several translations. One of them is “a layer of winter frost,” which is what Wagyu beef producers in Japan mean when they describe the color of highly marbled Wagyu.

A Japanese American family with roots in Hiroshima, Lodi and Acampo has entered into an agreement with a nonprofit group to protect their Calaveras County cattle ranch from development, and to ...

In Japan, the number “3” frequently stands out. The three major corporate groups refer to Mitsubishi, Mitsui, and Sumitomo, while the three major convenience stores are 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and ...

Wagyu cattle are raised with humane practices and limited production. Douglas Wagyu Cattle Co. in Greenfield was established in 2020 by Jake and Cristina Douglas. Photo courtesy of Jake Douglas. The ...

BUHL — A Japanese delegation of beef buyers who traveled to the Gem State this week got the works when they wanted to learn about the Idaho way of ranching and other aspects of the cattle industry.