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BQA Evolves With the Times

Published February 5, 2026

The Beef Quality Assurance program continues to evolve. Towner rancher Jason Zahn is a director of the North Dakota Beef Commission and a past president of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. In his view, BQA now focuses on biosecurity. When it…

MN Beef Update

Published December 3, 2025

Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root, who is also the Minnesota Beef Quality Assurance coordinator, has details on the BQA Zoom training sessions. Click here.

MN Beef Update

Published January 29, 2025

In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Quality Assurance Coordinator Kaitlyn Root offers information on the BQA program. Here's the report.

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Certified Angus Beef Programs Promote Sustainability for 2025

Published January 5, 2025

Certified Angus Beef has a variety of programs to help farmers and ranchers meet their sustainability goals. "We have our Raised with Respect campaign, which is a drive and a push for producers to get Beef Quality Assurance certified and…

MN Beef Update

Published February 23, 2024

The Minnesota Beef Update catches up with MN Beef Council Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator Kaitlyn Root. Root says BQA is a way for producers to relay the message of animal welfare and food safety to consumers.

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Raised with Respect

Published December 20, 2023

Certified Angus Beef is partnering with Sysco for the Raised with Respect campaign to create heightened awareness around producers who are Beef Quality Assurance certified. Director of Producer Engagement Kara Lee says this program adds to their sustainability message to…

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Added Value with BQA

Published September 26, 2022

With feed prices rising higher, livestock producers are making every dollar count. NDSU Livestock Specialist Lisa Pederson says a premium price is available for Beef Quality Assurance certified cattle. "That's the monetary value, but really healthier cattle that gain better…

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Minnesota Beef Update

Published June 9, 2021

There are in-person Beef Quality Assurance trainings happening in Minnesota. Find out more from program coordinator Allison VanDerWal in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.

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Calf Care and Quality Assurance Program Launched

Published March 25, 2021

Calf Care and Quality Assurance is the latest addition to the quality assurance program lineup supported by national beef and dairy organizations. This program provides guidelines on calf health and welfare for producers and helps consumers understand the care given…

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…

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BQA Evolves With the Times

MN Beef Update

MN Beef Update

Certified Angus Beef Programs Promote Sustainability for 2025

MN Beef Update

Raised with Respect

Added Value with BQA

Minnesota Beef Update

Calf Care and Quality Assurance Program Launched

BQA Program Continues to Grow

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