Busy Time for Alabama Beef Checkoff

Dan Alabama, Cattle

Through the Beef Checkoff, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) works closely with dieticians in the state in efforts to promote the healthy benefits of beef. Ali Cantrell, ACA director of education and outreach, has information about an event the association will soon be attending. Plus, she has information about an upcoming event designed for junior and senior high school students …

Burger Week Underway in Macon, Georgia

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The Beef Checkoff program is helping put on a big event this week, as Burger Week is taking place in Macon, Georgia. Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia says it has already been a fun event. Burger Week Underway in macon Georgia Image credit: Georgia Beef Board / Two-Bite Burgers / Get the recipe Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

Beef Checkoff Relaunching an Iconic Brand

Dan Beef

Promoting beef has become more complicated than it was in 1992 when the beef checkoff kicked off the “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner.” brand. And according to a release from the National Beef Checkoff Program, that’s why “Rethink the Ranch” was born. The checkoff is re-introducing consumers to beef during this 25th anniversary of our iconic brand, we’re also introducing …

Grant Dollars Fund Programs through Florida Beef Council

Dan Cattle, Florida

Dollars through the Beef Checkoff help the Florida Beef Council (FBC) conduct various programs across the state. But according to FBC CEO Jim Handley, a recent grant has helped the council conduct a couple of more programs.   Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Oklahoma Beef Council Embezzler Pleads Guilty

Dan Beef, Industry News Release

Former Oklahoma Beef Council employee Melissa Mortenson pled guilty this week to embezzling $2.6 million from the beef checkoff over the course of seven years. She now awaits sentencing from the court. The Beef Council Board of Directors says this is a significant step towards bringing the criminal matter to a conclusion. “We are indebted to federal investigators for the …

Beef Checkoff Investing in Promotions around the World

Dan Beef, Cattle

Efforts continue on a daily basis to promote U.S. beef around the world. And in this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we hear from President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), Phil Seng. As a contractor for the checkoff, Seng says those dollars are very important in USMEF’s …

Beef Checkoff Helps Inform Consumers

Dan Beef

  In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Elise Farnham from Grantville, Georgia, says the checkoff is very helpful in efforts to reach consumers.     Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …

Georgia Beef Producer Appreciates Checkoff

Dan Beef

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Tyson Strickland from Athens, Georgia appreciates what the beef checkoff does. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Beef Checkoff Helps Retail Outlet Sell Quality Cuts

Dan Beef

The beef checkoff works in many ways, including helping retail outlets through the improvement of cuts they have available for consumers. In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Jim Collins from Opelika, Alabama explains how the checkoff has helped with his family’s restaurant venture. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …