Pasture to Plate Program

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Pasture to Plate is a webinar series taking an in-depth look at the cattle and beef markets and the factors that impact those markets. Our goal is to effectively influence policy proposals that affect the agriculture industry. Additionally, we aim to provide information and insight for producers when marketing their cattle, giving them a better understanding of the entire food supply chain. This series is free of charge and open to anyone!


Webinar Schedule

Please note that the schedule is subject to change. Keep checking back for new updates!

From Pasture to Plate: An Overview of Cattle and Beef Supply Chain with Dr. Jayson Lusk, Perdue University

July 23rd at 7:30 p.m. (CT)

Cattle and Beef Markets with Mike Pearson, Zaner Group

August 6th at 7:30 p.m. (CT)

To view the recorded version of this webinar, follow this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWbl3USHR2w&t=5s

Mandatory Price Reporting and Price Discovery, Dr. Ted Schroeder, Kansas State University held in conjunction with Dakotafest Virtual 2020

August 20th at 7:30 p.m. (CT)

To view the recorded version of this webinar, follow this link:
https://www.ideaggroup.com/dakotafest/pasture-to-plate-series

Cattle and Beef Markets with Mike Pearson, Zaner Group

September 10th at 7:30 p.m. (CT)

To view the recorded version of this webinar, follow this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/XpUf-scSqvjqnEGHaXd5ctw1_arVIcQFYQPSmsR68wxQd9hUtzfQ3pgLkzwV1piA.oRC7NiYwyxnP44lj
Passcode: 04d%$L.F

Beef Labeling with Dr. Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University; Cindy Watkins, USDA-FSIS; and Tawana Harrington, USDA-FSIS

September 24th at 7:30 p.m. (CT)

To view the recorded version of this webinar, follow this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/PTAu3m6iAL4DmG62q2UD8E_zVdkAro22UMY0lDv86OjwHOdDwIiI-BgFuTiF3px6.HETeRHlzPo5XrPn3
Passcode: g8&6*vC

Cattle and Beef Markets with Mike Pearson, Zaner Group

October 8th at 7:30 p.m. (CT)

To view a recorded version of webinar, follow this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/OsBbQ7jllE48Vv5rDWkHrvYVE9JSorp6TRWKngxIqYggK4viscU4SjJOKpw88Hbi.GaNqjgcrq1vmnm8g
Passcode: G@73.K^T

International Trade of Cattle and Beef, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University

October 22nd at 7:30 p.m. (CT)

To view a recorded version of webinar, follow this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/F8BGrXxo-lMkyfMEq3Jf-klQRk0Gg3AvNgfh5yNLzUQM7del4IwebzDP__RLHwBF.3rVWQ9XRS0807E7j
Passcode: jxS%2qT!

Local Meat Processing, Panel Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, State Veterinarian, RF Buche, Buche Foods, and Ken Charfauros, Wall Meats

November 5th at 7:30 p.m. (CT)

To view a recorded version of webinar, follow this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/xEY2gl5G3aoKcNCVcVSV5dkqvvsWhw7-PInJ9reTNmbEzIIGURvCnFPF7d4ZJEh-.5WN65nQ-lxwdawmT
Passcode: u3G4ME+U


Additional Resources

In addition to the recorded webinars, we have compiled a series of additional resources so you can dive even further into these important topics. Read articles and whitepapers from our experts and others; view infographics and market charts; review PowerPoint presentations from our webinars; and much more!

Additional Resources


Thanks to Our Supporters

The Pasture to Plate Program would not be possible without support from:

  • The American Farm Bureau Federation
  • DesignStrat
  • East River Electric Cooperative
  • South Dakota Ag Foundation
  • South Dakota Ag and Rural Leadership
  • South Dakota Cattlemen's Association
  • South Dakota Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Program

Contact Your Representatives

Senator John Thune, R-S.D.
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Senator Mike Rounds, R-S.D.
Contact Senator Rounds

Representative Dustin "Dusty" Johnson R-S.D.
Contact Congressman Dusty Johnson

Governor Kristi Noem
Governor's Office

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