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Brazil Beef Ban Lifted, Lawmakers Concerned

Published March 2, 2020

A bipartisan group of senators is upset with USDA’s decision to lift the ban on Brazilian beef imports. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the lawmakers voiced concern over public health and animal health issues. The individuals signing…

BQA Program Continues to Grow

Published February 28, 2020

The Beef Quality Assurance program continues to get bigger and better, but still retains the goal of raising consumer confidence through proper management to produce a quality product. BQA program director Chase DeCoite says a revamped online training platform was…

A Link Between Nutrition and Breeding Back

Published February 27, 2020

It’s calving season for producers in the Dakotas and Minnesota. However, getting to this point didn’t come without a far share of obstacles. Purina beef technical specialist Amy Radunz says one ongoing problem is forage quality. "There has been a…

Continue to Plan for Uncertainty

Published February 26, 2020

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access Kent Bacus says it’s hard to know how the coronavirus will play out on U.S. beef imports into China. "It's something people weren't really prepared to account for.…

U.S. Ag Industry Questions Brazilian Beef Imports

Published February 24, 2020

The U.S. has restored market access for fresh Brazilian beef exports and those in the industry are reacting. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has “serious concerns” about the re-entry. NCBA questions the lack of scientific evidence used to justify Brazil’s…

SD Cattlemen are Thanking Consumers for Choosing Beef

Published February 15, 2020

Beef Checkoff dollars in South Dakota are being used to reach consumers. South Dakota Beef Industry Council Executive Director Suzy Geppert says the “Thank You for Choosing Beef” campaign has been successful. "We know and understand that each time consumers…

U.S. and China Working on Trade Protocols

Published February 14, 2020

The phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China is now officially in place. All eyes are on exports to China with the commitment to significantly increase their agricultural purchases from the U.S. in the next two years. Work…

MN Cattlemen Applaud Policy Wins

Published February 10, 2020

Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association President Mike Landuyt says cattle producers are gaining ground with the multiple trade wins. "Some of the regulations aren't even necessary loosened up, we can just better navigate them now." Landuyt adds another high point for…

Brackett to lead Cattlemen’s Beef Board

Published February 9, 2020

Idaho rancher Jared Brackett will lead the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board throughout 2020. Serving as vice chairman is Hugh Sanburg of Colorado and Norman Voyles, Jr. of Indiana is secretary/treasurer. This officer team is responsible for guiding the…

ND Beef Commission Focused on Growing Exports

Published February 9, 2020

The focus for the North Dakota Beef Commission is on growing export markets for the state’s beef producers. Chairman and Manning rancher Weston Dvorak says the demand for U.S. beef remains strong. "We've now shifted from a supply-driven to demand-driven…

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Brazil Beef Ban Lifted, Lawmakers Concerned

BQA Program Continues to Grow

A Link Between Nutrition and Breeding Back

Continue to Plan for Uncertainty

U.S. Ag Industry Questions Brazilian Beef Imports

SD Cattlemen are Thanking Consumers for Choosing Beef

U.S. and China Working on Trade Protocols

MN Cattlemen Applaud Policy Wins

Brackett to lead Cattlemen’s Beef Board

ND Beef Commission Focused on Growing Exports

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