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KBC Continues Popular Tailgater Of The Game Contest

The Kansas Beef Council (KBC) will continue its checkoff-funded partnership with Kansas State Athletics through the Tailgater of the Game contest this football season. The popular initiative recognizes outstanding K-State fans who put beef at the heart of their game day celebrations. Whether it’s brisket, steak kabobs or a classic burger, KBC will be spotlighting the tailgaters who make beef the main event. 

Throughout the 2025 football season, one tailgate at each home game will be selected as the Tailgater of the Game, earning a Pit Boss Tabletop Griddle and KBC swag. At the end of the season, KBC will randomly select one of the weekly winners to be named Tailgater of the Season, earning a Pit Boss Smoker and box seats to the final home game.

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Advancing Swine Disease Traceability: USDA's No-Cost RFID Tag Program for Market Channels

Video: Advancing Swine Disease Traceability: USDA's No-Cost RFID Tag Program for Market Channels

On-demand webinar, hosted by the Meat Institute, experts from the USDA, National Pork Board (NPB) and Merck Animal Health introduced the no-cost 840 RFID tag program—a five-year initiative supported through African swine fever (ASF) preparedness efforts. Beginning in Fall 2025, eligible sow producers, exhibition swine owners and State Animal Health Officials can order USDA-funded RFID tags through Merck A2025-10_nimal Health.

NPB staff also highlighted an additional initiative, funded by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services through NPB, that helps reduce the cost of transitioning to RFID tags across the swine industry and strengthens national traceability efforts.

Topics Covered:

•USDA’s RFID tag initiative background and current traceability practices

•How to access and order no-cost 840 RFID tags

•Equipment support for tag readers and panels

•Implementation timelines for market and cull sow channels How RFID improves ASF preparedness an