Commodity checkoff program

Rep. Nancy Mace Wins Farm Group Endorsement in Republican Primary

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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American family farmers stand a fighting chance because of Nancy Mace."

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  • American family farmers stand a fighting chance because of Nancy Mace."
  • Earlier this year Competitive Markets Action and the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) presented their Competitive Markets Leadership Award to Mace during their Farm Bill Summit and fly-in on Capitol Hill.
  • Mace is the lead sponsor of the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act, H.R.
  • Mace also joined in signing a second letter against the EATS Act led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL earlier this year.

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Competition (economics), The Heritage Foundation, Courage, Farmer, Language, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Commodity checkoff program, Federation, OCM, Government, Organization, FreedomWorks, United States farm bill, Human, House, Fairness, Corruption, Policy, Agriculture, Food, CMA, USDA, Virginias

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, with their Leadership Award for his work to reform the U.S. Dept.

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  • LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), recently announced the recipients of their 2023 Congressional Awards and honored U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, with their Leadership Award for his work to reform the U.S. Dept.
  • As a beef producer and cattleman, Massie understands how deep the corruption in Washington’s swampy checkoff slush funds runs,” said Marty Irby, President & CEO at Competitive Markets Action and Board Secretary at the Organization for Competitive Markets.
  • The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Farmers and Ranchers Storm Capitol Hill in Fierce Opposition to Marshall-Hinson EATS Act

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Friday, July 28, 2023
CMA, Competition (economics), Farmer, Survival, Congress, Daily, FreedomWorks, Cattle, Grupo Lala, OFF, Federation, Environment, The Daily Caller, United States farm bill, Virginias, OCM, State, Organization, National Pork Board, Policy, Hope, Smithfield Foods, Commodity checkoff program, United States House Committee on Agriculture, Sens, Safety, National Pork Producers Council, Yellowhammer, Government, Radio, EATS, Fairness, Agriculture, United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Politico, D.C

Members of the groups came in staunch opposition to the so-called Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act , H.R.

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  • Members of the groups came in staunch opposition to the so-called Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act , H.R.
  • In more than 85 in-person meetings on Capitol Hill, farmers and ranchers not only advocated for the rejection of the EATS Act, but also advocated for the enactment of the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act , H.R.
  • I was disappointed to have been met with such resistance by Marshall’s staff in our recent meeting on Capitol Hill.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Maintain Resolutions with Delicious Meal Ideas from Beef. It's What's For Dinner.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Beef. It's What's for Dinner, Beef, Commodity checkoff program, Checkoff, Marketing, Business, Mass media

No other protein food whether plant or animal-based delivers the same nutrient-rich package as beef in about 170 calories, on average, per three-oz.

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  • No other protein food whether plant or animal-based delivers the same nutrient-rich package as beef in about 170 calories, on average, per three-oz.
  • As beef can be both enjoyable and help you stick to your 2021 resolutions, the experts at Beef.
  • This is a great recipe for those who want to incorporate more vegetables in their diet, with the delicious taste of beef.
  • The Beef Checkoff Program is administered by the Cattlemen's Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Maryland Soybean Board Launches Road Safety Campaign with Naming Contest

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Agriculture, Domesticated plants, Crops, United Soybean Board, Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine, Korean cuisine, Checkoff, Soybean, Commodity checkoff program

Decreasing the number of dangerous encounters involving motorists and slow-moving vehicles (SMVs) is a goal of the Maryland Soybean Board (MSB).

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  • Decreasing the number of dangerous encounters involving motorists and slow-moving vehicles (SMVs) is a goal of the Maryland Soybean Board (MSB).
  • This education campaign is one strategy from the MSB-funded road safety study, which provided insight into causes of accidents and recommendations for improved safety.
  • About Maryland Soybean Board: The Maryland Soybean Board is funded by the national soybean checkoff program, which assesses one-half of one percent of the net market value of soybeans at the first point of sale.
  • The board consists of ten volunteer farmer-directors and directs funds for research, marketing and education programs to benefit the Maryland soybean industry.

Beef Up the School Year With Delectable Recipes from Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Beef. It's What's for Dinner, Commodity checkoff program, Checkoff, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Beef, Business, Articles, Trade associations

Whether returning to school in person or learning virtually from home, the Beef.

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  • Whether returning to school in person or learning virtually from home, the Beef.
  • BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com , managed by the National Cattlemens Beef Association (NCBA) is the authority on all things beef.
  • From creative recipes and beefy inspiration, to nutrition facts and information about how beef is produced, theres something for everyone.
  • The Beef Checkoff Program is administered by the Cattlemens Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

National Corn Growers Association Launches New Podcast to Tell the Stories Behind the Issues

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Food and drink, Native American cuisine, Foods, National Corn Growers Association, NCGA, Checkoff, Maize, Commodity checkoff program

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Get a behind the scenes look at the corn industry and corn issues in Wherever Jon May Roam , a new podcast launched today and hosted by National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett and a cast of friends.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Get a behind the scenes look at the corn industry and corn issues in Wherever Jon May Roam , a new podcast launched today and hosted by National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett and a cast of friends.
  • Wherever Jon May Roam is a forum for big picture conversations about the future of farming and the corn industry.
  • Founded in 1957, the National Corn Growers Association represents nearly 40,000 dues-paying corn growers and the interests of more than 300,000 farmers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states.
  • NCGA and its 50 affiliated state associations and checkoff organizations work together to help protect and advance corn growers' interests.

Newly Published White Paper Outlines Minimal Environmental Impact of U.S. Beef

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Commodity checkoff program, Advertising slogans, Beef, Cattle, Food industry, Mammals, Animals

DENVER, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --A new white paper detailing the minimal environmental footprint of beef production in the U.S. was recently published by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --A new white paper detailing the minimal environmental footprint of beef production in the U.S. was recently published by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.
  • The white paper, authored by Sara Place, PhD, senior director of sustainable beef production research at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, highlights why and how the U.S. is the leader in sustainable beef production.
  • As the white paper notes, cattle production in the U.S., due to scientific advancements in beef cattle genetics, nutrition, husbandry practices, and biotechnologies,has one of the lowest beef GHG emissions intensities* in the world.
  • The Beef Checkoff Program is administered by the Cattlemen's Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

National Pork Board Study Defines China's Growing Need for Protein

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Agriculture in the United States, Pork, Agriculture, Food and drink, National Pork Board, National Pork Producers Council, Commodity checkoff program, Pork. The Other White Meat

"The Pork Checkoff is committed to adding value for pork producers," said David Newman, a pig farmer representing Arkansas and president of the National Pork Board.

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  • "The Pork Checkoff is committed to adding value for pork producers," said David Newman, a pig farmer representing Arkansas and president of the National Pork Board.
  • The Pork Checkoff collaborated with the U.S. Meat Export Federation and the National Pork Producers Council on the Pork 2040 study.
  • The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public.
  • Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold.

New Campaign Sheds Light on Beef Animal Care Standards

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Monday, October 14, 2019
Agriculture, Advertising slogans, Commodity checkoff program, Beef, Checkoff, Primary sector of the economy, Human activities, Animal welfare, Meat industry, Business, Pork

The integrated marketing and communication campaign includes a new video from Beef.

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  • The integrated marketing and communication campaign includes a new video from Beef.
  • "The BQA program offers consumers assurance that there are consistent animal care standards in place across the beef industry.
  • Not only does the BQA program provide guidelines for proper animal care and welfare, these management guidelines also result in the production of higher quality beef.
  • The Beef Checkoff Program is administered by the Cattlemen's Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.