Max Armstrong shares insight on the quality assurance programs for beef and pork, which have been around for nearly 30 years. Beef producers now say more is needed including getting that quality assurance message to the consumer. The Beef Quality Assurance program will be promoted to consumers, so they understand how the program helps assure animals and the environment are cared for based on key industry standard.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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