Alvord's Custom Meats

06/03/2026

CWJLS beef is up this week! Nice 28 day age on these bad boys! Tag 158

Yield Grade

With a 735 lb hot carcass weight, 0.75" backfat, and 10 sq. in. ribeye area, I can get much closer on the Yield Grade estimate.

Using the USDA Yield Grade formula:

Yield Grade = 2.50 + (2.5 × fat thickness) + (0.20 × KPH) + (0.0038 × HCW) − (0.32 × REA)

Assuming a typical 2.5% KPH:

Fat thickness = 0.75"

HCW = 735

REA = 10.0

KPH = 2.5

Estimated Yield Grade:

YG ≈ 4.0

Carcass Evaluation
Quality Grade

Marbling appears Low Choice to Average Choice

Estimated marbling score: Small 20–50

Likely grades USDA Choice

Yield Grade

Estimated YG 4.0

The biggest factor hurting cutability is the 0.75" backfat.

A 10 sq. in. ribeye on a 735 lb carcass is somewhat small, which also pushes the yield grade higher.

Show Carcass Perspective
For a junior livestock carcass contest:

Strengths
✅ Choice quality grade
✅ Attractive ribeye shape
✅ Good marbling distribution
✅ Moderate carcass weight

Weaknesses
❌ Excess external fat (0.75")
❌ Smaller ribeye area relative to carcass weight

If this steer had:

0.40–0.50" backfat instead of 0.75"

12–13 sq. in. ribeye

it would likely move into a YG 2–3 and score significantly better in most carcass competitions.

Overall, based on the photo and data provided, I'd call this carcass:

🥩 USDA Choice, Yield Grade 4

That's still a very marketable carcass with strong eating quality, but it carries more fat than packers generally prefer today.

Here is chat gpt information. It measured 10 sq in ribeye and a .75in fat cover.

05/21/2026

# # Now Hiring at Alvord's Custom Meats

**Position:** Meat Processing Team Member
**Location:** Sunnyside, Washington
**Pay:** $20 per hour starting

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our team. Duties include:

* Cutting meat
* Wrapping and packaging meat
* Cleaning and sanitizing work areas
* Taking customer orders out
* Assisting with any tasks required to help the business operate smoothly

There is also an opportunity to learn slaughtering for the right candidate who is interested in expanding their skills in the meat processing industry.

# # # Requirements

* Must be willing to work in all areas of the business
* Able to lift 50 lbs
* Strong work ethic and reliability
* Willingness to learn
* Team-player attitude

# # # Benefits

* $20/hour starting wage
* Vacation pay after 90 days
* Sick pay

Experience is helpful but not required — we are willing to train the right person.

To apply, please send your resume to:
**[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**

05/15/2026

04/30/2026

Who's ready for a giveaway ?!

We are huge supporters of youth in agriculture, you should be to! Go check out the Junior Livestock Show next week and get chances to win!

04/28/2026

Our future depends on the next generation—and in agriculture, that couldn’t be more true.

Programs like 4-H and FFA are more than just clubs; they are building the leaders, producers, and innovators who will feed our communities for years to come. These young people aren’t just learning how to raise animals or grow crops—they’re learning responsibility, work ethic, problem-solving, and pride in what they do.

Agriculture isn’t an easy path. It takes early mornings, late nights, and a commitment to something bigger than yourself. That’s exactly what these kids are stepping up to do. They are investing their time and energy into learning skills that matter—skills that keep our food supply strong and our rural communities thriving.

When you support youth in agriculture, you’re not just supporting a project or a sale—you’re supporting the future of farming, ranching, and small-town America.

Let’s continue to encourage, invest in, and stand behind these young individuals. They are the backbone of what’s to come.

Don't miss the show next week

04/28/2026

We have a few last minute openings for this Friday! May 1st. Our slaughter truck will be in the prosser area. Call or email if your need anything taken care of.

We don't have any openings until the middle of May. Get those fair extras taken care of now.

04/23/2026

No filter needed for this big guy today! 30 day age 🍴🔪

Avalos Farm to Freezer raises them up right