Articles tagged under: North Dakota Beef Commission

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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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Beef Featured at Grand Forks Air Force Base Summer Bash

Published August 9, 2021

The North Dakota Beef Commission hosted a grilling competition at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. Staff Sargent Steven Baxter was part of the winning team. "We had a German meatball with German potato salad and we went the Hawaiian…

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ND Beef Commission Appointments Announced

Published August 2, 2021

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has reappointed Fred Helbling of Mandan, Sharon Kickertz-Gerbig of Amidon and Matt Lachenmeier of Mandan to the North Dakota Beef Commission. They will serve a three year term.

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May is Beef Month in North Dakota

Published May 24, 2021

May is Beef Month in North Dakota. This is the first year that the promotion has been officially recognized in the state. "The governor has declared this month as Beef Month, so we're excited about that recognition for the industry…

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A Look at the ND Beef Checkoff Program

Published January 28, 2021

The Beef Checkoff program has been around since 1973. "It is not necessarily something new for cattle producers," says Nancy Jo Bateman, executive director, North Dakota Beef Commission. Like other commodity groups, the North Dakota Beef Commission is a state…

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