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NCBA Offers Views on Beef Checkoff Referendum

Published July 28, 2020

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has responded to R-CALF USA’s petition for a referendum on the beef checkoff. In a statement, NCBA President Marty Smith said his organization supports the producers’ right to have their say on the future of…

Beef Checkoff Launches New “United We Steak” Campaign

Published July 6, 2020

The Beef Checkoff is constantly looking for new ways to excite people about beef. And according to research conducted by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner, nearly one-third of consumers plan to grill more this summer. That’s why 50 steaks and…

Driving the Demand for Beef

Published April 27, 2020

Cattle prices have plummeted in recent weeks due to supply chain disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the current challenges, Cattlemen’s Beef Board chairman Jared Brackett says the checkoff program continues to drive demand for beef. The mandatory Beef Checkoff…

Beef Checkoff Court Ruling Issued

Published March 30, 2020

The U.S. District Court of Montana has ruled in favor of USDA and the Montana Beef Council in a legal battle over the beef promotion and research checkoff program. R-CALF USA wanted the beef checkoff declared unconstitutional in 15 states,…

Beef Checkoff Dollars are More Important Now Than Ever

Published February 7, 2020

Beef Checkoff dollars are more important now than ever. That's according to Napoleon Livestock Auction co-owner and Cattlemen’s Beef Board director Ray Erbele. "Those dollars help promote our industry by research, new product development and consumer education." Erbele goes on…

Legal Wranglings for the Beef Checkoff

Published January 30, 2020

Supporters of the mandatory beef checkoff got a major legal win in a lawsuit filed by R-CALF USA. A magistrate judge granted a summary judgement allowing state beef councils to continue their work on promotion and research. This decision now…

Beef Checkoff Introduces the “Drool Log”

Published November 19, 2019

State beef councils are promoting a new spin on the classic Yule Log, just in time for the holidays. The Beef Drool Log is a two-and-a-half-hour video, featuring a prime rib roast cooking on a rotisserie over an open flame.…

Wulf Serving on Beef Checkoff Task Force

Published October 21, 2019

The Beef Checkoff is undergoing a year-long process to determine the direction for the organization over the next five years. Cattle leaders from across the U.S. were appointed to a task force, which will convene over the next several months…

R-CALF Files Motion in Beef Checkoff Case

Published August 1, 2019

R-CALF USA is asking the federal court to reject USDA’s argument that beef checkoff messages are government speech, which is not a violation of First Amendment rights. In its filing, R-CALF said the beef checkoff falls short of the standards…

Hanes to Lead Beef Checkoff

Published April 17, 2019

Greg Hanes is the new CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board, overseeing the beef checkoff program. Hanes currently works for the U.S. Meat Export Federation as vice president of international marketing programs. He previously served as the…

Articles tagged under: beef checkoff

NCBA Offers Views on Beef Checkoff Referendum

Beef Checkoff Launches New “United We Steak” Campaign

Driving the Demand for Beef

Beef Checkoff Court Ruling Issued

Beef Checkoff Dollars are More Important Now Than Ever

Legal Wranglings for the Beef Checkoff

Beef Checkoff Introduces the “Drool Log”

Wulf Serving on Beef Checkoff Task Force

R-CALF Files Motion in Beef Checkoff Case

Hanes to Lead Beef Checkoff

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