MN Beef Update
In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association's Executive Director Kaitlyn Root recaps the cattle industry convention in Nashville. Click here.
Published February 20, 2026
In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association's Executive Director Kaitlyn Root recaps the cattle industry convention in Nashville. Click here.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.Published July 17, 2025
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association held its annual summer beef tour in Little Falls, showcasing a variety of innovative operations across the region. MSCA Executive Director Kaitlyn Root says this event is a highlight for producers from across the state.…Published July 14, 2025
As part of its annual Summer Tour in Little Falls, the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association will be making six tour stops, including a visit to Barrett Pet Food. "It should be a great place to visit and see that side…Published February 18, 2025
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root has an update on the policy activity National Cattlemen's Beef Association annual meeting. Click here to listen to the Minnesota Beef Update.Published November 4, 2024
The goal of the new electronic identification rule is to increase animal disease traceability. The rule does not impact all cattle movement. "It’s mostly your breeding stock that are moving,” said Kaitlyn Root, executive director, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. “As…Published October 16, 2024
Minnesota State Cattleman's Executive Director Kaitlyn Root joins this week's Minnesota Beef Update with information about the upcoming Minnesota State Cattle Industry Convention. Click here to listen.Published June 26, 2024
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root says the conflict between livestock and wildlife has been played out in state and federal policy. “Our producers are seeing high levels of elk depredation and the DNR wanted to increase the…Published April 22, 2024
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Executive Director Kaitlyn Root joins the Minnesota Beef Update this week. Nominations are open for the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board. Minnesota has one vacant position. This body oversees the beef checkoff and the position is…Published April 6, 2024
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root provides a preview of the organization's advocacy efforts and events. This Minnesota Beef Update highlights an upcoming trip to visit with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and the annual Steak on a Stick…Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.