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The Casual Cattle Conversations Podcast: The Truth About Wagyu

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The Truth About Wagyu

June 16, 2025 |  Written By Shaye Koester


Amidst consumers’ protein craze and the growing trend for direct-to-consumer beef, Wagyu genetics are getting a little more of the spotlight and growing in popularity. But what’s different about this breed of cattle and how do they play a role in America’s beef industry?

Since the early 90s, the Reeves family has been involved in the Wagyu breed on their family ranch near Pullman in eastern Washington. “My dad had the opportunity to go to Japan in the 80s to research the Japanese beef market and through that experience learned about Wagyu beef,” said Arlie Reeves.  ...






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