Biosecurity push aims to guard Kansas beef industry
Kansas researchers and lawmakers warn that continued progress in beef production faces biosecurity threats. The National Agriculture Biosecurity Center at Kansas State University coordinates defenses against natural and deliberate diseases. officials urge wider cattle premises registration, while ranchers cite privacy and cost concerns and debate immigration policy links.
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Kansas Agriculture
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Jim Stack
Kansas State University
National Agriculture Biosecurity Center
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K-State
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National Center
United States
Jerry Jaax
KSA
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US Department of Agriculture
Curtis Kastner
Kstate
Food Science Institute
Todd Tiahrt
Pat Roberts
Local beef finds niche markets with grass fed producers
Consumer interest in locally raised grass fed and organic beef grows via word of mouth and local shops like Prairieland Food Co op in Salina People's Grocery in Manhattan Topeka Food Cooperative Green Acres in Wichita The Merc in Lawrence and regional chains. Rancher Kathy Scharplaz stresses cattle raised on pasture without hormones or antibiotics and aged locally for flavor.
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People’s Grocery
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Green Acres
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Glasco
Prairie Natural Beef
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Scharplazes
U.S
Rodney Jones
Kansas State University Extension
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