Podcasts about beef quality assurance

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! For Dr. Brian Lubbers last episode as a host he shares information on clostridial diseases and the value of getting Beef Quality Assurance certified. Dr. Dustin Pendell also gives a breakdown on tariffs. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode! 4:23 Tariffs 11:19 Clostridial Diseases 16:30 Beef Quality Assurancebqa.org For more… Continue reading Tariffs, Clostridial Diseases, Beef Quality Assurance

Research shows Missouri beef consumers feel more strongly about animal welfare and management practices than the national average. In this episode, Dr. Craig Payne with the University of Missouri Extension shares how the Beef Quality Assurance program invests in building consumer trust.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beef Quality Assurance Program Effective Irrigation Water Use Vermicomposting Care   00:01:05 – Beef Quality Assurance Program: A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, starts off today's show explaining the benefit of the Beef Quality Assurance program for producers, beef cattle and consumers. He has upcoming training that he also highlights for listeners. KSUBeef.org KBC@KansasBeef.org 785-273-5225 BQA.org   00:12:05 – Effective Irrigation Water Use: The show continues with part of a Crop Talk webinar with Jonathan Aguilar, K-State water resource engineer, with his presentation on getting the most out of irrigation water. Crop Talk - Jonathan Aguilar PostRock.k-state.edu   00:23:05 – Vermicomposting Care: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends today's show providing additional information on vermicomposting. This week she covers what to feed the worms and how to maintain the worm bin.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

*The annual Cattle Industry Convention is underway in San Antonio.  *There are new updates to the Beef Quality Assurance program.  *Texas dairy farmers produced more milk last quarter.  *JBS USA announced a $150 million expansion project at its Cactus, Texas beef processing plant.  *Ag groups are urging Congress to pass a new Farm Bill.  *Having a diversified operation is an advantage when it comes to dealing with wild swings in the markets.  *The Coastal Bend missed out on any significant rainfall over the past couple of weeks.  *Injecting equine joints with cortisone is common.

*It's wildfire season in Texas.  *There is assistance available for Texas dairies affected by avian influenza.  *The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is welcoming the withdrawal of a USDA livestock marketing proposed rule.*The loss of dicamba has made it harder to keep cotton fields free of weeds.  *A major effort is underway to keep screwworms out of Texas.  *Enrollment for Farm Bill safety net programs for the 2025 crop year begins soon.  *The annual Blackland Income Growth conference held recently in Waco. *The Beef Quality Assurance program helps make cattle handling easier.  

Updated Beef Quality Assurance National Manual Now Available

In this episode of the AgNext Podcast, Kim and Pedro speak with Libby Bigler, the Colorado Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator at Colorado State University. Together they discuss the importance of the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, how BQA education supports sustainability, and information for individuals to get certified. For more information about Beef Quality Assurance, go to www.bqa.org About AgNext AgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecosystem health, dedicated to enhancing the profitability of the supply chain. Serving as a crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers, AgNext drives innovation in sustainable animal agriculture. Our research focuses on advancing the science of animal agriculture to ensure a safe, secure, and nutritious food supply. Our mission is to identify and scale innovations that foster animal and ecosystem health, promoting profitable industries that support vibrant communities. Learn more at ⁠agnext.colostate.edu⁠. Music Credit, Producer, and Artwork Song: Tony Petersen - Dusting the Broom (downloaded from Artlist) Producer: Erica Giesenhagen Artwork: Julia Giesenhagen

This NDSU Ag Minute features Lisa Pederson, Livestock Specialist at the Central Grasslands Research Extension Center. Pederson visits with us about current topics regarding Beef Quality Assurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Increasing consumer confidence in how beef is raised in the U.S. can be a tall task. However, due to ranchers investing time in Beef Quality Assurance training, progress is being made one certification at a time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Improving the quality of the beef on the consumers plate is more than just making sure you have the correct amount of marbling, and the right species mix of cattle. It's making sure you are doing all you can to care for the animal as it's being raised and brought to market. Caring for the animal includes handling, managing medications, keeping it clean and safe, and protecting it from injury. All of these will help your animals gain and have a higher value at the market, while also making your life easier too! 

FSA Programs and Deadlines Beef Quality Assurance Trainings Can Feeding Impact Time of Calving?   00:01:05 – FSA Programs and Deadlines: Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency, Dennis McKinney, begins today's show with an update on deadlines for FSA programs many Kansas producers use. Farmers.gov FSA Service Centers   00:12:05 – Beef Quality Assurance Trainings: Keeping the show going is A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Extension beef veterinarian, discussing what Beef Quality Assurance is and how producers can attend a training to get certified. KSUBeef.org KSWheat.com   00:23:05 – Can Feeding Impact Time of Calving?: The Beef Cattle Institute's Brad White, Bob Larson, Phillip Lancaster and Brian Lubbers finish the show by talking about if feeding pregnant cattle in the evening impacts when they give birth. BCI Cattle Chat Podcast Bovine Science with BCI Podcast Email BCI at bci@ksu.edu   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

Friday's Second Hour: Bob Quinn continues with today's Farming for the Future Friday talking with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers and the Iowa Beef Industry Council about the Beef Quality Assurance program. Alan Brugler ends the show with a check on markets and a preview of what he calls the "Super Bowl of reports" from the USDA next week.

Friday's First Hour: It's the first Farming for the Future Friday of 2024 with the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers along with the Iowa Beef Industry Council! Bob is joined by Mike Anderson, the IBIC's Executive Director, discussing the Beef Quality Assurance program. Dr. Dan Thomson from Iowa State University talks about he history of the beef checkoff in the state of Iowa, re-instating it, and how its funds help conduct research. Producer Jim Christiansen gives his insight as to why he finds the BQA program so important. Greene County producer Justin Robins tells us about his operation and receiving an environmental stewardship award.

Beef Quality Assurance and Cattlemen Connect meeting from Devin Bollman with the Illinois Beef Association.

We get an end of year update with State Ag Pest Survey Coordinator Kelly Estes. We visit with country music group Lonestar, who performed at this year's Illinois Farm Bureau Annual meeting. We get an update on Beef Quality Assurance and Cattlemen Connect meeting from Devin Bollman with the Illinois Beef Association.

Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension Beef Extension Specialist, talks about the Beef Quality Assurance meetings coming up in Illinois.

Beginning in the late ‘70s, the Beef Quality Assurance program has changed over time to serve as an educational resource for producers while having a positive impact on the beef industry. Dan Kniffen, Ph.D., Penn State assistant professor of animal science, and Josh White, NCBA senior executive director for producer education and sustainability, join the podcast to discuss how the BQA program has evolved and how the program has made progress. To learn more about the BQA program, visit bqa.org

The Wisconsin State Fair is about to commence and there's a lot of new elements to take in.  Charitee Seebecker gets the latest update from Jen Puentes, Chief Marketing Officer for the WI State Fair.  Daily deals, food specials and new free shows top off their conversation. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group explains the focus they're putting on Wisconsin this month with a special consignment sale, and a couple upcoming dairy sales.  Sponsored by Steffes Group. The 10th annual Sporkies were revealed Tuesday with Beer Cheese Wisconsin Lava Cake taking the top spot, and the Ferris Mule capturing the first ever Drinkies award.  All these flavors featured only during the WI State Fair. Pam Jahnke gets a quick update on some partnerships and programs happening now with the WI Beef Council.  Checkoff Chat features executive director, Tammy Vassen, explaining their poster campaign with WI 4-H youth, and continuing education opportunities through Beef Quality Assurance for state beef and dairy producers.  Paid for by WI Beef Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Brands and Barbed Wire.  I'm really excited to for today's guest. His passion for the cattle he stewards is only superseded by his love for the people he works with and it's contagious.  Dr. Dee Griffin was instrumental in the development and success of the Beef Quality Assurance program here in the United States and is a strong advocate for the culture himself and cattlemen like him have fostered for the care of the cattle, environment and people involved.  I'm honored to introduce to you, today's guest Dr. Dee Griffin.  Thanks to today's sponsor Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com ,  Cattle Baron Cigars www.cattlebaroncigars.com, Gorgeous Vodka www.gorgeousbodka.com, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics  www.jmargenetics.com. 

*The Supreme Court rules against pork producers.   *There will be no more over the counter purchases of livestock antibiotics after June 11th.  *Bringing new innovation to agriculture and food production in the Texas Panhandle is the focus of a new organization that will become open to the public this week. *Improving agricultural research infrastructure should be addressed in the 2023 Farm Bill.  *Glyphosate is a very important product for farmers, but it continues to be under attack.*Low stress cattle handling techniques are recommended by Beef Quality Assurance programs.  *Texas boaters are reminded to clean, drain and dry their boats to prevent the spread of invasive species like zebra mussels.  

On this episode, we are joined by NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus and Whitestone Farm Managing Partner and General Manager Mark Duffell for an update on a recent farm tour conducted for the British Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries the Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP. Bacus explains how farm tours for foreign officials are an important way to educate them on U.S. cattle production practices, our industry's sustainability, and animal welfare programs like the Beef Quality Assurance program. Duffell provides background on Whitestone Farm's operations and explains from a producer perspective why sharing our story with policymakers is important.

Beef Quality Assurance isn't a new program, but a new partnership with Certified Angus Beef is working to give cattle producers the credit they deserve with consumers. Miranda Reiman chats with CAB's Bruce Cobb about the ways this could help cattlemen.They discuss: The heritage of cattle care and how consumers want to know about it.Consumer expectations.They ways CAB helps bridge the gap.How producers can document their BQA certification.MoreVisit cutthebull.info to share your certification to add to the story.Thanks to this episode's sponsors Westway Feed Products.Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at abbeditorial@angus.org.

This week's episode of Around Farm Progress takes on two different topic areas. There's a look at one farmer's innovation in forest restoration that's getting some attention. We also continue our coverage of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Cattle Industry Convention with a look at topics related to beef biosecurity.Curt Arens, Nebraska Farmer, digs in on a recent story he wrote about a farmer in western Nebraska who innovated an approach to planting trees after a wildfire. Betty Haynes, Prairie Farmer, talks with Julia Herman, NCBA beef cattle specialist and veterinarian, who discusses biosecurity, Beef Quality Assurance and the opportunities for producers.Jennifer Carrico, Wallaces Farmer, talks with Mark McCully, CEO of the American Angus Association. They discuss the electronic identification system the association is encouraging seedstock producers to use.

2-6-23 AJ DailyWinter Feeding for Young BullsAdapted from an article by Heather Smith Thomas for Angus Beef Bulletin South Dakota Cattleman Becomes New NCBA President Adapted from a release by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association 2023 Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners Announced Adapted from a release by the Beef Checkoff Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal.  For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net. 

How do you inspire consumer confidence in your beef products? In this episode, Michaela Clowser discusses the Beef Quality Assurance program. Michaela covers what the program is, the importance of investing in quality standards, and the Beef Quality Assurance certification process. Michaela is the Associate Director for Producer Education at National Cattlemen's Beef Association. She grew up on her family ranch in Nebraska and enjoys staying connected to cattlemen across the country with her role. For more information on the Beef Quality Assurance Program visit: https://www.bqa.org/

Who couldn't use a little less stress in their lives? If you find working or loading cattle difficult, we may have some tips to help you! The Beef Quality Assurance training offers a powerful program to reduce stress in you and your livestock while also helping you bring a better-quality product to market.  More and more buyers want BQA Certification so be sure to check out https://www.bqa.org!

It's the all new and improved Ranch It Up Radio Show. Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, the Boss Lady Bec and my crew as we find out more about Beef Quality Assurance and why it's so important to those of us in the cattle business. We highlight the million dollar steer, have fire watch updates, antibiotic regulations and lots more right here!

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat!  Please click on any links below to be taken to sources mentioned in the podcast. Keep an eye out for news regarding the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 4:39 Beef Quality Assurance program 10:30 Biosecurity 17:54 Secure beef supply Guest: Julia Herman, Beef Cattle Veterinarian with NCBABQA Resources For… Continue reading Beef Quality Assurance, Biosecurity, Secure Beef Supply with Julia Herman

The Beef Quality Assurance program has changed throughout the years, adapting alongside the research and changing needs within the industry and beyond.

Recently, a unique seminar was offered to exhibitors and producers that featured national beef industry and breed leaders with Beef Quality Assurance at the 2022 Cattlemen"s Congress. The seminar also allowed folks to earn their BQA certification. Dr.

At this year"s Cattlemen"s Congress in Oklahoma City, Okla. a unique seminar was offered to exhibitors and producers that featured national beef industry and breed leaders with Beef Quality Assurance. The seminar also allowed folks to earn their BQA certification.

In this episode, guest host Dr. Julia Herman, an AABP member on staff at National Cattleman's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Check-Off, and the chair of the AABP Animal Welfare Committee, is joined by Dr. Ron Gill and Dr. Hans Coetzee to discuss the use of remote drug delivery devices (RDD) or the administration of cattle medications using a dart typically via a firearm.RDDs have been utilized for a long time and historically were used in wildlife as well as to tranquilize animals. Our guests discuss some of the challenges with RDD systems, especially the Beef Quality Assurance challenges. Other challenges include failure of drug delivery, environmental impacts of darts, human safety, misdiagnosis and tissue damage.  Veterinarians should consult clients on the appropriate and inappropriate use of RDDs and they should not be utilized to decrease treatment time or for convenience. RDDs should not be a replacement for good facilities or stockmanship, but do have a place for appropriate use in certain range conditions.  Relevant links:1.       Discussing the Dart Delivery Method for Treating Cattle – South Dakota State University 2.       Remote drug delivery systems: Just another gadget or proven technology? – Progressive Cattleman3.       Darting BQA Problems – Angus Beef Bulletin4.       Failure of high-capacity pneumatic darts to consistently deliver tulathromycin to calves after remote drug delivery – J.F. Coetzee, M.D. Kleinhenz, D.R. Magstadt, V.L. Cooper, N.K. Van Engen, J.S. Smith, N. Rand, P.G. Gorden; Proceedings of the 4th AABP Annual Conference, 20165.       Does dart gun delivery of antibiotics cause changes in drug disposition or meat quality? – T. Hairgrove, R. Gill, C. Waters, R. Miller, T. Mays, M. Miller, V. Fajt; Proceedings of the 4th AABP Annual Conference, 20166.       Pneumatic dart delivery of tulathromycin in calves results in lower antimicrobial concentrations and increased biomarkers of stress and injection site inflammation compared with subcutaneous injection – J. F. Coetzee, M.D. Kleinhenz, D.R. Magstadt, V.L. Cooper, L.W. Wulf, N.K. Van Engen, J.S. Smith, N. Rand, B. KuKanich, P.J. Gorden; Journal of Animal Science, Volume 96, Issue 8, August 2018, Pages 3089–3101.7.       Tissue residue depletion and estimation of extralabel meat withdrawal intervals for tulathromycin in calves after pneumatic dart administration – Z. Lin, C. He, D.R. Magstadt, V.L. Cooper, M.D. Kleinhenz, J.S. Smith, P.J. Gorden, L.W. Wulf, J.F. Coetzee; Journal of Animal Science, Volume 97, Issue 9, September 2019, Pages 3714–3726.8.       Pharmacokinetics of tulathromycin following administration to stocker cattle with remote delivery devices – J.D. Rivera, A.R. Woolums, S. Giguere, J.T. Johnson, A.G. Lutz, P.N. Tipton, W.B. Crosby, I. Hice, M. Thoresen; Journal of Animal Science, Volume 97, Issue 11, November 2019, Pages 4482-4487.  

Travis Meteer U of I Beef Extension Specialist promotes the upcoming Beef Quality Assurance series and talks about the numbers of cows on corn stalks this fall in Illinois.

Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan recaps the November meeting of the Resolutions Committee and highlights some of the submittals that will be considered by the Delegate body at the annual meeting in December.DeLoss Jahnke hosts the Friday Roundup with DeAnne Bloomberg, IFB Director of Issues Management and Adam Nielsen, Director of National Legislation and Policy Development. They talk about Build Back Better plan, true infrastructure, and the importance membership involvement and relationships with Legislators plays in policy making.Jim Taylor met with Mareah Rauch, Illinois Beef Association Director of Programs & Services for an update on the Beef Quality Assurance program and the 2022 Illinois Beef Expo.Jim and DeLoss provide their Pigskin Picks to wrap up the Friday show.

Livestock Market Update Farm and Ranch Transition Beef Quality Assurance Training   00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: K-State livestock economist Glynn Tonsor talks about what was behind the record U.S. beef export demand in August, and goes over the updated outlook on Kansas cattle feedlot returns from now through mid-summer of 2022, which are looking much more favorable   00:12:00 – Farm and Ranch Transition: K-State farm economist Robin Reid talks about a new service that the K-State Department of Agricultural Economics will be launching at the first of the year...the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition:  it will provide various forms of advisory assistance to retiring producers and beginning farmers in successfully facilitating the succession of a farm or ranch operation   00:23:00 – Beef Quality Assurance Training: On this week's agricultural events calendar, details on two Beef Quality Assurance training opportunities for cattle producers…one in Greenwood County and the other in Washington County Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.  

In this episode, guest host Dr. Julia Herman, an AABP member on staff at National Cattleman's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Check-Off, and the chair of the AABP Animal Welfare Committee, is joined by Dr. Lily Edwards-Callaway to discuss cattle well-being. Dr. Herman works with the Beef Quality Assurance program. Dr. Edwards-Callaway is an associate professor at Colorado State University and studies livestock behavior and welfare. She gives a broad definition of animal welfare as looking at both the physical and mental state of the animal. They discuss the five freedoms that are necessary for good welfare programs and the limitations of them. One such limitation is the fact that we need to evaluate the mental state of the animal and the addition of supporting positive experiences for the animal. Too often we evaluate welfare by counting negative experiences versus supporting and advancing positive experiences. Examples discussed include social opportunities such as socially housed dairy calves, measuring playing behavior, providing enrichment opportunities such as cow brushes or balls, and providing rewarding human-animal interaction such as low-stress cattle handling.  Dr. Edwards-Callaway also discusses Fraser's three circles of animal welfare and how they overlap. These circles are biological functioning, effective states, and natural living. This allows us to let the cow tell us what animal welfare means to them and what is important to them. Improving animal welfare is a team effort that requires the veterinarian, producer, employees, nutritionist, and others to work together and listen to what the cow is telling us. Veterinarians play a critical role in leading this discussion for on-farm implementation of good animal welfare practices. They advise veterinarians to be open to conversations from the public about animal welfare because when someone asks us a question it does not mean they are questioning what we do.  Relevant links:1.       AABP Animal Welfare Committee page2.       Fraser, D. Understanding animal welfare. Acta Vet Scand 50, S1 (2008). 3.       Stockmanship and Stewardship Virtual Event.4.       Beef Quality Assurance Program5.       World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code6.       AVMA Animal Health and Welfare 7.       Kirkden, R. D., & Pajor, E. A. (2006). Using preference, motivation and aversion tests to ask scientific questions about animals' feelings. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 100(1-2), 29-47.   

The Beef Quality Assurance has been helping cattle producers keep herds healthy and consumers safe since the late 1970s. Like any successful program, BQA has evolved with producer and consumer needs, instrumental in recent successes in re-building beef demand.

In this episode, you'll learn how Hallstead Farms & Meats grows beef for the global beef supply chain while also operating a local freezer beef business. We're touring and recording at Hallstead Farms & Meats farm property near Georgetown, Kentucky with Chefs with local chefs, Johnny Streetman and Justin Thompson as well as Katelyn Hawkins from the Kentucky Beef Council.  Farmer Amanda Hall will share how her family transformed their property with an innovative layout that transformed their 220 acres into a string of connected pastures and water sources that support an aggressive rotational grazing program. The way their land use supports optimal animal health and responsible land use is sure to impress you!  If you're wondering what goes into raising beef that most typically ends up on the plate in your restaurant or home, this episode is for you. You'll hear what family farms look like that make up the “beef industry.”  From the grasses they grow and rotational grazing patterns to animal and land management and from genetics to cattle breeds, Amanda Hall knows it all. Plus, you'll notice the importance of docile cattle in their operation and how they farm with their young daughter Charli in tow.  Finally, you'll hear a refrain from Episode 46 where we introduced the Beef Quality Assurance program, a national program that raises consumer confidence by certifying beef producers in proper management techniques and a commitment to quality in every phase of beef production. In this episode we'll learn more about how BQA provides a framework for this family farm to produce safe, top quality beef. Resources:  Link to Episode 46 re: Beef Quality Assurance Learn more about Beef Quality Assurance program   Show Sponsor:  instagram.com/kybeef   Connect with our Guests:  @hallsteadfarmsandmeats on IG and FB @local_feed on IG   Connect with EATYALL:  https://eatyall.com/  Instagram - https://instagram.com/letseatyall  Facebook - https://facebook.com/letseatyall  Twitter - https://twitter.com/letseatyall  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/letseatyall    The EATYALL Podcast is hosted by Andy Chapman, CEO and founder of EATYALL. EATYALL serves the food and farm community with effective chef outreach services. 

Jesse Fulton joins us on this podcast. Jesse is the Director of Beef Quality Assurance here in Nebraska, striving to make the program one of the top BQA programs in the Nation. On today's podcast we will learn a little history about BQA, who the program is for and its importance in our industry. Heat stress article: http://nebraskacattleman.org/NCAug2021/index.html?page=46

Betty Haynes, Illinois Beef Association on Beef Quality Assurance training sessions and the EDGE conference being held this summer.

In this bonus episode, we talk about niche meat-marketing with life-long farmer Tina Timmerman of Oberg Brothers Natural Beef in Tonasket, WA. Tina shares the thought process behind transitioning some of their processing to USDA Inspection and outlines important tips to building a positive relationship with your processor. We also go into some of the challenges and opportunities of selling beef at farmers markets. Later in the episode, we talk with Kira Olsen of Smokey Ridge Meats about the processing side of things and how to maintain a good relationship with your butcher.Born and raised in Okanogan County, Tina Timmerman has enjoyed living on her family owned ranch with her husband Mark Timmerman. Her father and uncle started Oberg Brothers Ranch, raising cattle off the land their grandparents homesteaded. Currently the ranch is operated by the fourth and fifth generations, Mark and Tina along with their son Sean and his wife Heather. Starting in 2000 they created Oberg Brothers Natural Beef, and began selling not only Custom Exempt beef, but also USDA Beef to natural food stores, farmers markets, and restaurants.  They dry land farm and the cattle graze on the natural grasses of their property, forest service land, and DNR land. The ranch is BQA certified (Beef Quality Assurance), providing quality ranch management to ensure humanely raised, safe and healthy cattle and grass fed beef for their customers.STAY TUNED FOR SEASON 2 OF FARM WALKS PODCAST... COMING SOON!This episode is generously supported by the Methow Conservancy with funds from the USDA Rural Business Development Grant program. And, WA MEAT UP - a collaborative project of WSU and the WSDA - WA Meat Up was created to catalyze collaboration and entrepreneurship along the niche meat supply chain in WA State. Learn more and join the WA MEAT UP network online at wameatup.com

Josh WhiteExecutive Director of Producer Education for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef CheckoffFor more than 30 years, the beef community has participated in a Beef Checkoff-funded, voluntary Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program to ensure U.S. beef is produced under stringent animal care standards, resulting in safe, high-quality meat. The BQA program trains farmers and ranchers on best practices and cattle management techniques to ensure their animals and the environment are cared for within a standard set of guidelines across the U.S. beef industry. With more than 85% of the beef supply in the U.S. today coming from a BQA certified farmer or rancher, consumers should have the utmost confidence in the beef they purchase.DID YOU KNOW?The Beef Quality Assurance Program is a comprehensive management program that incorporates responsible production practices in all phases of raising beef cattle.More than 85% of the beef supply in the U.S. comes from farms and ranches that adhere to BQA standards and guidelines, and this number continues to increase.The program couples common sense cattle husbandry techniques with accepted scientific research to help farmers and ranchers raise cattle under optimum conditions.The BQA program exemplifies what beef farmers and ranchers have always cared about – a commitment to caring for their animals and providing families with the safest and highest-quality beef possible.On Monday, October 21, Executive Director of Producer Education for the NCBA, Josh White will discuss the beef industry's animal care practices and help educate your listeners about how beef is responsibly raised.For more information, visit:  BeefItsWhatsForDinner.comMORE ABOUT JOSH WHITE:Josh leads the Beef Quality Assurance program, a nationally coordinated program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how common-sense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. Josh is a 4th generation cattle producer.

Beef Quality Assurance is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how common sense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. Why is BQA Important? Demonstrates commitment to food safety and quality Safeguards the public image of the beef and dairy industry Upholds consumer confidence in beef and beef products Protects from governmental regulation How you can get certified. In-person training On-line here Producer Continuing Education - BQA Recertification Participation in a BQA Assessment of your operation by the BQA State Coordinator or approved party Attending 6 hours (over a 3 year period) of approved BQA continuing ed events posted online at bqa.unl.edu and submit proof you attended to the Director of Nebraska BQA. Extension education opportunities that take producers on a deeper dive in industry production practices. Questions regarding Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) contact: Jesse Fulton 308-633-0158 nebraskabqa@unl.edu

Consumers today trust the cattle producer but want to be able to verify that trust with science-based facts. Enter the Beef Quality Assurance program.

Today on Midday: In Ag Weather, Paul has the timing details for 3 systems that Increase chances for snow & a wintry mix. Chad catches up with state climatologist Al Dutcher. Scott talks about the passing of Hank Aaron in Sports. Dave says the Mega Millions pot has gone up in News. Alex visits with Jesse Fulton, the new director for the Beef Quality Assurance program in Nebraska. Clay talks with John Payne and more on Midday! Listen to KRVN Midday, updated each day after 1:30 pm (CTS)!

Betty Haynes, Director of Communications at the Illinois Beef Association, gives new dates for the Illinois Beef Expo and Beef Quality Assurance opportunities.

Moo-ving into the new year with Betty Haynes, Illinois Beef Association. She shares dates for Illinois Beef Expo 2021 and Beef Quality Assurance information.For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Travis Mateer, U of I Beef Extension Specialist, talks about upcoming Beef Quality Assurance training and Illinois's testing opportunities.

Travis Mateer, University of Illinois Beef Extension Specialist, visits with RFD Illinois and talks about fall feeding options and fall 2020 information for Beef Quality Assurance.For more information regarding this podcast or to share a story with the RFD Radio Network, contact Patti Penn at ppenn@ilfb.org or 309-557-3286.

Travis Mateer, U of I Beef Extension Specialist, shares cover crop recommendations and a Beef Quality Assurance update

Beef Quality Assurance Program Earns Compliance With International Animal Welfare Standards

What is Copper Star Beef? Well, in short, it's Arizona beef raised by Arizona ranchers harvested for Arizona consumers. However, to give you more information, Copper Star Beef is a voluntary quality standards program focused on genetics for efficiency and marbling, optimal livestock health, and low stress management coupled with Beef Quality Assurance practices to produce a great local product. Join myself and Matt Herrington, the visionary behind Copper Star Beef, to learn more about how you can participate, how it can help your bottom line, and why Matt started working on this in the first place. 

Join David, Cassidy and Paul as they visit remotely with Kim Brackett, a member of NCBA’s advisory panel for Beef Quality Assurance programs. The four chat about market premiums on BQA, advisory panel discussions on pain management and antimicrobial use, stockmanship seminars for the coming year, and participation in programs among producer segments. 

In this episode of HPJ Talk, Jenni and Kylene discuss the rapid changes and concerns of COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) in the Midwest, and how we are pivoting during this time. Kylene also interviews Chase DeCoite, Director of the Beef Quality Assurance program for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Chase talks about the BQA training and certification program for beef producers to educate themselves on best practices, procedures, and safety. All that and markets too! #RideWithUs

On today's Beef Buzz, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director, Ron Hays talks with Chase DeCoite, Director of the Beef Quality Assurance program for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. He explains how, even after 30 years of training cattle producers and industry officials, the BQA program is still essential today.

NCBA Announces 2020 Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners

NCBA Announces 2020 Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners

Chase DeCoite chatted with us about the importance of Beef Quality Assurance Certifications and what consumers might be looking for in beef products.

Travis Mateer U of I Beef Specialist talks with Farm Weeks Dan Grant about Beef Quality Assurance success and the upcoming Illinois Beef Expo Performance Tested Bull Sale

Thank you for tuning in to #TeachAgTalks! Details of this Episode: In this episode, Justin Kurtz had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Ms. Laurel Paxton-Rush and Ms. Courtney Cowden! They discussed a variety of opportunities through the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission and the Pennsylvania Beef Council. Links to some of these resources are below! Courtney Cowden's email contact (PA Beef Council Director of Quality Assurance)- ccowden@pabeef.org More information on Pennsylvania Beef Council and Beef Quality Assurance: https://www.pa-bqa.org/resources Resources shared by Ms. Laurel Paxton-Rush: PA State Envirothon: https://www.envirothonpa.org/ PA Grassland Evaluation Contest: http://swprojectgrass.com/grassland-evaluation-contest.html PA Conservation Commission: https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Plants_Land_Water/StateConservationCommission/Pages/default.aspx It was an absolute pleasure to get to talk to these two and we are thankful for all the resources they shared with us! Be sure to check out teachagpsu.blogspot.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more publications from @TeachAgPSU! Want to see what else is going on in PA Agricultural Education? If you’re not already on the Tuesday Teach Ag Topics email blast send us an email at teachag@psu.edu. #TeachAgTalks is supported by the Center for Professional Personnel Development in Agricultural Education. The Center is dedicated to the empowerment of all educators to advance the food, fiber, and natural resources industry through student success! Theme Music Adapted From: Android Sock Hop Kevin MacLeod USUAN1700060 Kevin-9-1 – Android-sock-hop License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On RFD Illinois, preview this week’s hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard with Adam Nielsen, Illinois Farm Bureau’s director of national legislation. Also, Illinois Beef Executive VP Jill Johnson talks about Beef Quality Assurance training for farmers. Economist Mike Doherty breaks down Illinois farmers’ 2019 revenue losses and how they stack up with other Corn Belt states.

Late-summer disease issues in Kansas corn and soybean stands This week’s Beef Cattle Institute podcast Agricultural news, and “Tree Tales” Planting a cool-season lawn in the fall 00:01:30 – Late-Season Diseases in Corn and Soybeans:  K-State row crop disease specialist Doug Jardine provides an update on late-summer disease issues in Kansas corn and soybean stands: he talks about the decision on whether or not to treat corn fields for southern rust disease, and he advises soybean growers to be watching for various diseases showing up on the soybean seed itself, indicating the need to spray. 00:13:00 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast:  Excerpts from the latest Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State: joining K-State veterinarians Brad White and Bob Larson, cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber and livestock economist Dustin Pendell are John Sache of the Kansas Beef Council and Chase DeCoite from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association discuss the Beef Quality Assurance training program and an upcoming stockmanship and stewardship training session to take place in Manhattan. 00:24:30 – Agricultural News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and the Kansas Forest Service presents this week's edition of "Tree Tales." 00:33:00 – Planting a Cool-Season Lawn (Part 1):  On this week's horticulture segment, the first in a two-part visit with K-State turfgrass specialist Jared Hoyle on planting a cool-season lawn in the fall...today, centering on soil preparation and seeding rates and planting methods.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

There were a couple new awards presented in Wisconsin Dells by the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association.  One - for Beef Quality Assurance to Dave Eron, Eron Beef LLC of Stevens Point.  The other to Fred Larson and Larson Hereford in Spring Valley as the Environmental Stewardardship Award. Cheeselandia!  Doesn't it sound like a wonderful place?  Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin's helping people create their own Cheeselandia across the country.  Su Fanning explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join in for a glance at local livestock prices, how the state of WV assesses mineral taxes and royalty taxes, and recommendations for handling medication to meet Beef Quality Assurance standards.

A Univesity of Wisconsin-Extension agriculture agent describes the Beef Quality Assurance program and attorney Bridget Finke offers planning suggestions to farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Bill details continue to circulate and the upcoming G20 summit may raise concerns if the USMCA agreement is not signed. The EU remains insistent that agriculture not be included in any free trade agreement talks between the EU and the US. Rob Erich talks about the Beef Quality Assurance Program.

Welcome to Episode 28 of BCI Cattle Chat which is sponsored by the Kansas Beef Council! This week we had the opportunity to learn about Beef Quality Assurance from Extension Beef Veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff.  For more information on BQA, visit their website at https://www.bqa.org/. To find a location near you that offers BQA Training, go to https://www.bqa.org/events. Online… Continue reading Guest A.J. Tarpoff, What is BQA and Why it’s Important, BQA Certification in Feedyards and Packing Plants, Cattle Care, Cattle Handling

In ag news, we get the latest "buzz" on pollinators. 12:19 From the Nebraska Cattlemen Mid-Year Meeting in West Point, John Widdowson, Kearney, Chair of the NC Animal Health and Nutrition Committee. 12:45 Rob Eirich, Nebraska Director of Beef Quality Assurance and Extension Educator, discusses how producers can plan to stay on top of heat stress in cattle. 1:17 Former UNL Animal Science faculty member Merlyn Nielsen is now enjoying retirement by studying property taxes! He offered a property tax relief idea in the NC Taxation Committee meeting this morning at NC Midyear in West Point.

In ag news, we get the latest "buzz" on pollinators. 12:19 From the Nebraska Cattlemen Mid-Year Meeting in West Point, John Widdowson, Kearney, Chair of the NC Animal Health and Nutrition Committee. 12:45 Rob Eirich, Nebraska Director of Beef Quality Assurance and Extension Educator, discusses how producers can plan to stay on top of heat stress in cattle. 1:17 Former UNL Animal Science faculty member Merlyn Nielsen is now enjoying retirement by studying property taxes! He offered a property tax relief idea in the NC Taxation Committee meeting this morning at NC Midyear in West Point.

Dr. Dan Thomson talks about the importance of Beef Quality Assurance and how producers can sign up to get certified through the BQA program.

Phil Reid provides an introduction about the importance of dairy beef quality assurance.