Beef packers are reminding feedlot producers to update or obtain a current Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certificate. But there are other reasons for certifying – to assure consumer confidence, to improve animal performance, and to expand international demand for U.S. beef.
To help producers accomplish these goals, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the Iowa Beef Center and Iowa Beef Industry Council are offering a series of “year-end” trainings in Northwest Iowa.

Trainings are scheduled for the following dates and locations:
Nov. 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – ISU Extension and Outreach Calhoun County office, Rockwell City. Pre-register to 712-297-8611.
Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to Noon – Archer Coop Grain Company, Archer. Pre-register to 712-957-5045.
Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to Noon – ISU Extension and Outreach Plymouth County office, Le Mars. Pre-register to 712-546-7835.
Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to Noon – ISU Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County office, Storm Lake. Pre-register to 712-732-5056.

There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required two days in advance of the training. To pre-register, call the phone number listed for the site to be attended.
If an in-person training cannot be attended, BQA certification may be completed on-line at https://bqa.beeflearningcenter.org/.
For a flier or more information on these Northwest Iowa BQA trainings, contact Beth Doran, ISU Extension and Outreach beef field specialist, at 712-737-4230 or doranb@iastate.edu.