Beef Checkoff
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2014 Cattlemen’s Beef Board Annual Report now is available.
As the number who ‘disapprove’ drops to lowest level in program history.
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.
Secretary Vilsack surprised at ranchers’ pushback of a second checkoff
Jimmy Maxey, Anne Anderson and Brett Morris are New CBB Officers.
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 returns $11.20 on every dollar invested in the program and has been around for 30 years.
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.
Beef cattle producers in Kentucky have voted to assess themselves an additional $1 per head on cattle marketed in the state.
Cattle industry groups can’t seem to agree on a proposal to expand the beef check-off program.
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.
Delivering a quality beef product to the consumer requires more than just superior genetics – trustworthy handling practices are the link that assures consumer satisfaction.
Texas ranchers have voted to establish a state-level program to promote and market beef in the nation’s leading cattle-producing state.
A $1 increase is being voted on for the Texas Beef Checkoff from June 2-6, at local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county offices.
Study indicates that each dollar invested in the Beef Checkoff Program between 2006 and 2013 returned about $11.20 to the beef industry.
President Pete Bonds today made the following statement after the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced the results of the Texas Beef Checkoff referendum.
Operating Committee of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board makes $2.9 million in cuts to meet budget constraints.
Correcting the misinformation about beef production is important for producers, says Debbie Lyons-Blythe, a Kansas rancher. It’s important to speak up when presented the opportunity.
Joan Ruskamp reflects on her year as chairperson of the CBB and the value of the beef checkoff.
NIAA proposed a plan that will allow farmers and ranchers to learn and engage on the importance of responsible antibiotic use in animal agriculture.
The process of generating beef demand is like a well-primed pump. It provides the beef industry with the means to push our great product into the hands of hungry consumers the world over.
Beef Checkoff educates the hospitality industry on how beef is raised, from pasture to plate, during James Beard Foundation Webinar series.
Molly K. McAdams, Ph.D., has joined the Texas Beef Council (TBC) as its new executive vice president. She replaces Richard Wortham, who will retire in December after 30 years with TBC.
An amendment to limit and reform checkoffs that had the support of the Humane Society of the United States failed to make its way into the farm bill.