Beef News

University of Minnesota Extension, along with Minnesota Beef Council, will host several online Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and Secure Beef Supply (SBS) training sessions starting in February through April. Producers only need to attend one of these free workshops to receive a three-year BQA certification, and they will also learn the steps needed to begin their own Secure Beef Supply plan.

As more look for direct sources, Extension's livestock team creates charts to help consumers make sense of the buying process.

Beef and dairy farmers are finding creative solutions for their unique operations.

Maintaining storage facilities, keeping plastic free of holes and removing only the feed you need can help keep your forage drier and reduce losses over the course of the season.

Water is very important to all animals, as it is required for bodily functions like digestion and lactation. It is important that livestock get high quality water.

New regulations for cattle ID tags take effect in January 2020.

Beef cattle raised with hormone implants are an economical and sustainable option for meat eaters concerned about producing more food with fewer resources.

Consumer demand for meat alternatives may be ignoring the benefits of eating beef.