Real talk - What is the hanging weight of a cow?
If you're thinking about buying a side of beef or just trying to understand how farm-to-table pricing works, you've probably asked yourself what is the hanging weight of a cow and why everyone keeps bringing it up. It's one of those terms that sounds a little strange if you aren't from a farming background, but it's actually the most important number in the whole process. Essentially, it's the bridge between the animal walking around in the pasture and the steaks sitting in your freezer. ...