Articles tagged under: North Dakota Beef Commission
Expanding Beef Demand
Published February 9, 2023
North Dakota Beef Commission Chairman Mark Voll values the role of the beef checkoff program. "With a lot of the economic challenges going on, it's important to bring back the message to consumers and producers that their dollars are supporting…A Resilient Beef Industry
Published February 3, 2023
Davenport, North Dakota rancher Travis Maddock is a member of Beef Promotion Operating Committee and says a declining cow herd and inflation will influence beef checkoff resources. "I challenged our contractors, you better come in with some good projects because there's…HB 1436 Seeks Changes in ND Beef Checkoff
Published January 26, 2023
Two bills dealing with the makeup of the North Dakota Beef Commission dominated the House Agriculture Committee schedule Thursday. Sioux County rancher Frank Tomec testified in favor of a bill that would open up the state beef checkoff program to…I-BAND Supports HB 1436
Published January 21, 2023
There two bills in the North Dakota Legislature seeking changes in the structure of the North Dakota Beef Commission. HB 1436 calls for the beef checkoff board to be elected positions rather than being appointed by the governor. Independent Beef…Powered by Beef
Published November 2, 2022
The North Dakota Beef Checkoff is leading a new pilot program that is based in sports nutrition. It’s called ‘Powered by Beef.’ The program is targeted towards collegiate and high school athletes, trying to get them to understand the benefits…Bateman Reflects on Beef Demand
Published September 26, 2022
North Dakota Beef Commission Executive Director Nancy Jo Bateman is retiring at the end of the year. Bateman says the past 38 years have shown her the importance of consumer perception. "If we took all the beef that we produce…ND Beef Commission Leader to Retire
Published September 9, 2022
The Executive Director of the North Dakota Beef Commission, Nancy Jo Bateman, will retire December 30. Bateman served more than 38 years in the role and is considered the longest-serving state beef council executive director in the United States.A Critical Vote for Beef Producers
Published September 7, 2021
Due to the pandemic, USDA extended the beef checkoff referendum petition drive until October 3. The original deadline was in July. North Dakota Beef Commission Chairman Mark Voll says this is a crucial vote. "This is an up or down…Beef Checkoff Continues to Promote a Safe and Nutritious Product
Published August 16, 2021
Record-high demand is positive for the promoters of beef. North Dakota Beef Commission board member Ray Erbele, who hails from Streeter, says consumers are most interested in where their food comes from, particularly how it is being raised. "So, I…