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Far too often beef producers relate to the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program as if it only matters to beef producers. In reality, this program is about consumers and consumer confidence in our beef products.
The traditional stereotype for cattle with high Brahman influence has been that the meat is too tough. But with improved genetics, that seems to be changing.
Delivering a quality beef product to the consumer requires more than just superior genetics – trustworthy handling practices are the link that assures consumer satisfaction.
Texas ranchers have voted to establish a state-level program to promote and market beef in the nation’s leading cattle-producing state.
A $1 increase is being voted on for the Texas Beef Checkoff from June 2-6, at local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county offices.
Successful cattlemen “wear many hats.” But, how often do you wear your marketing and salesman hat?
Study indicates that each dollar invested in the Beef Checkoff Program between 2006 and 2013 returned about $11.20 to the beef industry.
President Pete Bonds today made the following statement after the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced the results of the Texas Beef Checkoff referendum.
Call it a facelift, a refresh or a redesign. Whatever its name, the checkoff-funded BeefResearch.org has a new look and improved functionality, including housing the Beef Issues Quarterly e-newsletter.
State officials say Raber’s Packing Co. of Peoria, Ill., is recalling 21 pounds of its beef jerky because it was not inspected.
Thanks to lower corn prices, improved pasture conditions and increased domestic demand, beef cattle producers can expect to continue to see record prices for beef this year.
Rather than keeping problem, inferior or old bulls through the winter, give some thought to marketing the culls.
Watering options and environmental impacts are also among presentations planned.
Statement from NCBA President regarding APHIS proposed rule to allow importation of beef from a region in Argentina.
A Maine company is recalling more than 25,000 pounds of beef dating to last November for failure to remove tissues that could potentially allow transmission of mad cow disease.
Research shows weaning time has high impact on marbling.
Reducing beef cow numbers and feeding hay fewer days to improve profits.
Drought is starting to recede in many of the top beef producing states.
Twenty chefs and foodservice professionals with an up-close look at the beef industry in Pennsylvania.
Chipotle continues to be a hot commodity on the stock market despite its lack of popularity in agriculture circles.
The past few years of drought has been dismantling the North American cowherd with a 3% drop in cattle inventory for U.S. and Canadian producers since 2012.
American rancher Darrell Stevenson formed Stevenson-Sputnik LLC with two Russian partners in 2010 and has since transplanted about 1,500 head of cattle by air and sea to their ranch.
Two Massachusetts Whole Foods Market stores are recalling 368 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
The world’s second largest iron exporter also happens to be one of the largest cattle ranches in Australia. Both of those commodities are in high demand from China.
The last time the U.S. beef herd was this small, John F. Kennedy was still president. But producers are starting to rebuild. The question is, how long will it take?
Building beef cow herd requires quality management and genetics.
Consumers looking at the price of beef in grocery store meat markets may be wishing more cattle were in the food production system to lower the hit on their wallets, but that is not likely to happen anytime soon.
Evaluate your options when thinking about marketing this year’s calf crop.