The beef checkoff plays a huge role in beef exports around the world. The chair of the Cattlemen's Beef Board explains the significance of the checkoff in the success of trade with other nations.

1/19/24 - Beef checkoff importance for beef exports

Funding for the national beef checkoff program continues promoting the beef industry while educating the public about beef consumption as well as conducting on-going research.

2/16/24 - Beef checkoff continues success for beef industry

A new study released last week shows that the dollar-per-head Beef Checkoff shows a more than $13 return on the investment.

The US agricultural trade deficit rose the first eight months of this fiscal year.

The new producer-owned beef packing plant being built in Amarillo received a $10 million grant through USDA's meat and poultry processing expansion program.

07/18/24 - Big return on Beef Checkoff; ag trade deficit; Texas plant receives USDA grant

A new study earlier this year indicates that producers and importers  contributing to the national Beef Checkoff program are receiving more dollars  over the most recent five-year period for their overall investment in the program.

7/29/24 - Beef checkoff study shows more return on investment for producers

The overall impact of the national Beef Checkoff program is increasing demand for beef while contributing immensely to the U.S. economy.

7/30/24 - Beef checkoff increases beef demand, benefits U.S. economy

On this week's edition of Farm Bureau Roundup, summer crops in the Texas Panhandle are doing quite well right now with three months left in the growing season.  The results are positive from a recent study of the national Beef Checkoff program as producers are receiving more for their investment.  Ample rainfall in the Texas Hill Country and West Central regions has been beneficial for lakes, rivers, almond and pecan orchards. The effectiveness of herbicide applications can be affected by hot, dry weather conditions. It is August and the Dog Days of Summer are here.

8/3/24 - Panhandle crops looking good in Dog Days of Summer

American consumers continue to eat beef as demand is up even though the price for beef is also higher.  The Cattlemen's Beef Board addresses consumer trends on beef consumption.

7/25/25 - Consumer trends on beef consumption, prices

A Cattlemen's Beef Board member from Texas talks about the vital importance of the Beef Checkoff for cattle ranchers in Texas and across the nation.

8/22/25 -  Beef Checkoff providing excellent returns for cattle ranchers

A long range beef plan has been released that is a roadmap for the objectives of the U.S. beef industry.  The 5-year plan was created by a diversified task force representing all segments of the beef industry.

9/11/25 - Long range beef plan for beef industry

A long range plan for the U.S. beef industry includes policy and supply chain viability, and sustainable beef industry goals for 2026-2030.

9/12/25 - Beef industry goals in long range 5-year plan

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