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May 23, 2013

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Minnesota Girl Delivers A Poignant Food Safety Message 1

Mary Moenning, a member of the Hayfield, MN, FFA chapter, details her little sister Martha’s near-fatal experience as an infant with E. coli O157:H7 in underscoring the importance of beef safety. This presentation won Mary a second-place finish in the Minnesota State FFA Convention speaking competition this spring....More
May 16, 2013

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NAHMS Study Gives In-Depth Look At Feedlot Practices

Cattle feeding is a complicated, broad and essential part of the beef marketing chain. That means that how feedyards are managed has implications both up and downstream from the feedlot loading chute....More
May 9, 2013

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Industry At A Glance: The Importance Of USDA Quality Grade 1

Will the use of camera technology in the quality grading of beef play a bigger role in producers' genetic and management decisions?...More
May 9, 2013

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COOL Deadline Looms: What’s Next?

Earlier this year, USDA released revised MCOOL rules in response to a WTO ruling that the initial version of the U.S. law discriminated against Mexican and Canadian beef. However, Mexico and Canada say the revised rules aren’t sufficient and are preparing to impose retaliatory tariffs....More
May 7, 2013

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Jimmy Hagood's Top Three Tips For Great Backyard Barbecue

Jimmy Hagood, Charleston, SC, is founder of Tidewater Foods and Catering, LLC; the Blackjack Barbecue™ & Sauce Company; and the legendary Blackjack Cooking Team. Here he shares his three tips for top-notch backyard barbecue....More
May 7, 2013

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Industry Reduces E. coli By 90%, But Little Progress With Salmonella 2

The U.S. beef industry has done a tremendous job of dealing with carcass contamination involving E. coli. In fact, E. coli O157 positives in ground beef sampling have dropped by more than 90% in the last decade....More
May 2, 2013

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Weather Playing Tricks On Consumers And Cattlemen Alike

It looks like another year of crazy weather, and the result is a whipsaw for cattlemen. Cool weather, particularly on the East Coast, is keeping grilling season at bay. Meanwhile, cattlemen are dealing with too much moisture in some places and too little in others....More
Apr. 30, 2013

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What The Industry Learned From Being “Pink Slimed” 1

James Dickson, Iowa State University professor of meat science, says the BPI experience has dampened enthusiasm among some food innovators regarding new, alternative processes....More
Apr. 30, 2013

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Industry At A Glance: The Trends In Beef Quality Grade

In recent years, beef producers have been increasingly incentivized to utilize genetics, establish breeding systems, and implement management strategies to ensure cattle hit higher USDA Quality Grade (QG) targets. Where do see the industry’s QG trend headed in the future?...More
Apr. 24, 2013

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What You Need To Know About The Checkoff's New Consumer Advertising Campaign

The new "Above All Else" beef checkoff campaign aims to reach the next generation of beef eaters, the older millennial and Gen-Xer, aged 25 to 44, who care about food and nutrition....More
Apr. 4, 2013

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Two Views On The OIG’s Checkoff Audit 2

Wile the OIG’s audit of the checkoff was very reassuring about the program and its stewardship, a second way to look at the OIG report is with a real sense of disappointment....More
Mar. 30, 2013

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Beef Demand Will Determine Supply-Side Price Strength

Supply-side fundamentals remain supportive of cattle prices and beef prices. It's beef demand that will determine how high cattle markets can go....More
Mar. 28, 2013

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New Mexico Horse Stunt Hurts All Producers 11

Just when it appears that a commonsense, factual-based approach to the issue of horse slaughter is possible, one heartless fool decides to taunt the opposition by making a disturbing video that tarnishes livestock production....More
Mar. 27, 2013

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Top 6 Takeaways From National Beef Quality Audit

The 2011 National Beef Quality Audit was the latest in a long line of audits designed to look long and hard at how well the beef industry is satisfying all customers along the beef marketing chain. When buying bulls and marketing calves, keep these six points in mind....More
Mar. 15, 2013

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KSU Process Boosts Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Beef Burgers 1

Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce heart disease, cholesterol and high blood pressure. Jim Drouillard, a Kansas State University (KSU) professor of animal sciences and industry, has developed a technique to enrich ground beef with these healthy compounds....More
Mar. 8, 2013

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Tandem Evolution: BQA & Veterinarian Responsibility

Rather than an evolving beef veterinary role, some veterinarian experts believes focusing on cattle management has more to do with the choices a veterinary practice makes about how to best serve its clients’ needs....More
Mar. 5, 2013

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Rodeos Put Animal Care Front & Center

Many rodeo disciplines originate in traditional livestock activities, like roping calves, but today’s rodeo fans aren’t always cowboys and cowgirls. In fact, there are few other places where any city slicker can get so close to working animals....More
Feb. 23, 2013

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Beef Consumption-Demand Struggle

“While beef demand is increasing, it is very likely not increasing fast enough relative to price pressure from falling beef supplies in 2013 and 2014,” explains Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist, in his most recent weekly market comments....More
Feb. 21, 2013

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Animal Welfare: Why It Is Always Important To You

Animal welfare is critically important, and not just because it’s the right thing to do for the animals. Kansas State University Veterinarian Dan Thomson says animal welfare affects virtually all aspects of beef production, from the cow-calf operation until the consumer sits down to a plate of succulent and nutritious beef....More
Feb. 13, 2013

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Treat Your Sweetie To Beef On Valentine’s Day Tomorrow

For those men out there who are blissfully unaware of the significance of the date on the calendar tomorrow, Feb. 14th is Valentine’s Day, the holiday of love. While most every girl enjoys a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates, there’s a much simpler, more direct way to show your love, and that’s with beef....More
Feb. 12, 2013

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Meatless Monday Not Better For Health, Environment 5

It has come to my attention that Meatless Monday is being portrayed as a benefit to both your health and the environment. Unfortunately, that is incorrect....More
Feb. 12, 2013

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Beef Price On The Rise

The effects of the drought have finally started to hit food prices and that’s causing both producers and consumers to make changes....More
Feb. 8, 2013

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Beef Quality Assurance Award Winners Honored At Cattle Industry Convention

Two producers were honored with the checkoff’s annual national Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) award and Dairy Beef Quality Assurance (DBQA) award, created to recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers from across the country who incorporate BQA principles as part of the day-to-day activities on their operations. One individual was also recognized with the BQA Marketer Award, and one individual received the BQA Educator Award....More
Feb. 7, 2013

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Producer Support Of The Beef Checkoff Remains High

Support for the beef checkoff remains high, according to a recent survey of beef and dairy producers nationwide. Support, at 76 percent, in unchanged since January 2012 and is at an historic high....More
Feb. 6, 2013

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Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Sponsors BQA Training For Cattlemen This Spring

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is pleased to announce that Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. is partnering with the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, and will be sponsoring the cost of BQA certification for American cattlemen and cattlewomen this spring....More