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S6 E12: Sorting through Beef Quality Assurance: Its Evolution, Impact and Future

Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast

Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast
S6 E12: Sorting through Beef Quality Assurance: Its Evolution, Impact and Future
Jun 15, 2026 Season 6 Episode 12

Consumer trust doesn't happen by accident. It’s built through the everyday decisions cattle producers make to care for their animals and produce high-quality beef. In this episode, we sit down with Josh White, Senior Executive Director of Producer Education & Sustainability for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, to discuss the evolution of the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, how it helps communicate producers’ commitment to doing things the right way, and how its impact is measured among consumers. We also dive into the areas where producers have excelled, opportunities for continued improvement, and how BQA may adapt in the years ahead.

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