National Beef Quality Assurance

06/12/2026

As the El Niño weather patterns begin, some parts of the US will likely have more rainfall and thunderstorms. What should a producer keep in mind when severe storms are on the horizon? Check out the graphic below!

06/10/2026

How can people get hurt on the ranch? More ways than we would like to think, but there’s one practice that can help more people get home safely: training. This , consider taking the time to have conversations with those working on your operation, and discover if there are any gaps in knowledge that you can address before it becomes a dangerous situation. One way to make sure everyone is on the same page? An in-person BQA training, or the online BQA certification. To get in contact with your local trainers, click here: bit.ly/4azFfEF

Beef Quality Assurance is a national, beef checkoff funded, program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry.

06/05/2026

🚨 Calling all beef industry folk! 🚨 There are two weeks left to submit your nominations for the 2027 National Beef Quality Assurance Awards. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help recognize the best in the business. Nominations due June 19 at BQA.org.

06/03/2026

This month marks the 30th Anniversary of National Safety Month! Agricultural jobs are some of the most dangerous in the US, and over the course of the next month we’ll be highlighting the ways you can leverage the tools and resources the BQA program provides to help ensure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day. Check out the Worker Safety section of the BQA National Manual at BQA.org.

05/29/2026

A week ago we wrapped our second Stockmanship and Stewardship stop of the year in Farmington, New Mexico. Thank you to our amazing collaborators at NM Indian Livestock Days with New Mexico State University , New Mexico Beef Council, and the New Mexico BQA program. Your hard work is much appreciated!
NEOGEN Halter

05/25/2026

Thank you for your service!

05/21/2026

Earlier this month, we covered biosecurity, what it is, and how you can make plans for your own operation. One such threat to your herd health is New World Screwworm.

There are many questions producers have about this foreign animal disease. What does it look like? How can I prevent it? How can I treat infections? Who do I report a suspected case to?

We've included some infographics below, but one of the most comprehensive sources of information is screwworm.gov. Covering current status, approved pharmaceutical products, and more, it's a great starting point for building out the New World Screwworm portion of your biosecurity plan. Resources available at bqa.org/screwworm

05/20/2026

‼️One month until National BQA Award Nominations are due!

The National BQA Awards recognize outstanding members of the beef industry in five categories: Cow-Calf, Feedyard, Dairy, Marketer/Advocator, and Educator. To see our current winners, and potentially nominate a future winner, head to BQA.org.

05/16/2026

There's still time to register for Stockmanship and Stewardship, New Mexico! Held in conjunction with Indian Livestock Days, there's information for every producer with sessions focused on:
- Biosecurity
- Virtual Fencing
- And an in-person BQA certification!

Sign up today at stockmanshipandstewardship.org.
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05/13/2026

Oftentimes when we have a meal to celebrate life’s victories, big or small, we choose to put beef on our plates. Providing a safe, wholesome, and delicious product is the goal of every producer. A top priority for the Beef Quality Assurance program is to provide producers with the best guidelines and resources backed by current science.

As part of this work, BQA has recently released a new Continuing Education module online: Meat Quality and Safety. Learn more about the impact of the National Beef Quality Audit and see the impacts you can have on the supply chain by implementing BQA guidelines.

Get started today at BQA.org