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The House voted 240 to 179 today for full repeal of the death tax, a tax that is threatening the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers across the country

As part of its Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative, the beef checkoff partnered with New York City based online fresh-food grocer FreshDirect on a healthy-eating campaign during the retailer’s February “Month of Love.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board.

As part of its Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI), the beef checkoff hosted a “Meat Your Beef” channel influencer immersion event at a modern-day beef processing plant and nearby beef feedlot in Eastern Pennsylvania on March 26 for the chef instructors and culinary students at Philadelphia Art Institute in Philadelphia, Pa.

Representatives of 19 state beef councils also participate in post-conference workshop.

The beef industry reached more than 30,000 athletes, their friends and families attending the 2015 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo in Manhattan March 12-14, thanks to a first-time sponsorship by the national beef checkoff, in partnership with the New York and South Dakota beef councils.

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The North Dakota Legislature has doubled the $1-per-head checkoff that ranchers pay when they sell cattle.

The Illinois Beef Association (IBA) announced Tuesday that the recently held statewide referendum to restart the Illinois Beef Checkoff passed with an 88 percent majority vote.

The Beef Checkoff this week announced the launch of a new website, at VealFoodservice.com.

The United States Cattlemen's Association announced an official decision to not sign the Checkoff Memorandum of Understanding as presented to industry leaders through the Beef Checkoff Enhancement Working Group.

National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson said that ongoing conversations about how to improve the beef checkoff have again failed to lead to greater producer comfort with how the checkoff is handled.

Today, seven national organizations, members of the Beef Checkoff Enhancement Working Group, signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding regarding agreed-upon enhancements to the national Beef Checkoff Program.

The beef industry was able to make tremendous impact on more than 450 culinary students, chef instructors and restaurant operators at the 2015 Northeast and Southeast American Culinary Federation Conference in Baltimore on Feb. 15-17.

Beef and dairy producers from across the country gathered during the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention for the checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Producers Forum.

Cattle feeder Jimmy Maxey from Fresno, Calif., was elected by fellow Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) members to serve as CBB chairman in 2015.

As the number who ‘disapprove’ drops to lowest level in program history.

The 2014 Cattlemen’s Beef Board Annual Report now is available.

The Beef Checkoff Program announced that Extra Lean Ground Beef is now certified by the American Heart Association to display its recognized and respected Heart-Check mark.

Jimmy Maxey, Anne Anderson and Brett Morris are New CBB Officers.

Agriculture industry groups have come together to determine how to enhance the beef checkoff program, says former NCBA president Scott George.

Despite overwhelming support, 71% according to the latest survey, a vocal minority of producers continue to seek an end to your beef checkoff.

Secretary Vilsack surprised at ranchers’ pushback of a second checkoff

During the Cattle Industry Convention, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Bob McCan and Sheriff T. Michael O’Connor from the National Sheriffs’ Association announced a partnership to work collaboratively on issues that impact both associations.

Florida cattle officials are asking the Legislature to create a marketing program that could raise up to $900,000 annually to promote beef consumption and research in the state.

Members of the Beef Checkoff Enhancement Working Group, which includes NCBA, have drafted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pursue proposed changes in the program.

The Beef Checkoff Program partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to host “Beef & Veal Day” on Jan. 14, during the 99th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show.

The beef checkoff returns $11.20 on every dollar invested in the program and has been around for 30 years.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday that the USDA is running out of options on the country-of-origin labeling (COOL) dispute over beef.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he will drop plans to create a new beef checkoff.

New beef options inspire protein-powered kids' restaurant menus.

On Nov. 11-12, 2014, the beef checkoff, through the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), participated in the New York Time's "Food for Tomorrow" conference held at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantino Hills, NY - a place many would call a "foodie" mecca.

Nearly 4,000 producers from across the country registered to become BQA-certified thanks to an offer from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.

Beef cattle producers in Kentucky have voted to assess themselves an additional $1 per head on cattle marketed in the state.

The Missouri Cattlemen's Association submitted comments to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding his proposal to create a beef checkoff on top of the existing program.

Cattle industry groups can't seem to agree on a proposal to expand the beef check-off program.

Kentucky beef cattle producers voted to assess themselves an additional $1 per head on cattle marketed in Kentucky in a statewide referendum held in November.

Northeast shoppers have a passion for tailgating, and thanks to a fall promotion, they also have a passion for beef!

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking input from the public to guide its development of a new industry-funded promotion, research and information order (also known as a "checkoff program") for beef and beef products.

Broad business coalition calls on Congress to ensure compliance on COOL.

Yesterday, 45 state cattlemens’ associations representing more than 170,000 cattle breeders, producers and feeders sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Vilsack.

In cooperation with Ibotta, the 16th most frequently used app in the United States, the beef checkoff recently encouraged customers at two national retailers to choose beef at the meat case.

The beef checkoff launched a totally redesigned MyBeefCheckoff.com on Sept. 28, providing checkoff payers, leaders, staff and media with an easy-to-navigate selection of checkoff resources and information to highlight checkoff programs and results.

Thanks to a national checkoff partnership with the New York Beef Industry Council, as part of its Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative, the checkoff exhibited at the Pri-Med East Conference in Boston, Mass., Sept. 12- 14.

Delivering a quality beef product to the consumer requires more than just superior genetics – trustworthy handling practices are the link that assures consumer satisfaction.

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will invest about $39 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications in fiscal year 2015.

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council applaud the efforts of Rep. Southerland (R-Fla.) to block what is described as the largest federal land grab to date.

Beef Quality Assurance certification gives producers tools to provide the safest and highest quality beef to consumers.