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North American Meat Institute and National Pork Board Host Deli-cious TikTok Tournament

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Food and drink, Meat, Pork, German cuisine, National Pork Board, Lunch meat, Beef. It's What's for Dinner, Checkoff, Delicatessen

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Before the buzzer sounds on this year's National Deli Meat Month, The North American Meat Institute, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, and The National Pork Board, administrator of the Pork Checkoff, will go into overtime celebration with the ultimate Deli Dinner Showdown.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Before the buzzer sounds on this year's National Deli Meat Month, The North American Meat Institute, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, and The National Pork Board, administrator of the Pork Checkoff, will go into overtime celebration with the ultimate Deli Dinner Showdown.
  • The Deli Dinner Showdown encourages TikTok foodies to create delicious dinners featuring deli meats.
  • The Deli Dinner Showdown, a tournament-structured event, will include leading TikTok chef and nutrition influencers sharing their enthusiasm for deli meats.
  • To facilitate this culinary competition, the Meat Institute and Pork Board are partnering with The Food Renegades a division of The Digital Renegades -- a digital marketing agency and a chef alliance on TikTok.

Soybeans Fuel Local Food Donations to the Maryland Food Bank

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Food and drink, Food industry, Agriculture, Intensive farming, Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine, Korean cuisine, Fodder, Soybean, Perdue Farms, Perdue, Checkoff

SALISBURY, Md., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland soybean farmers applaud their number one customers in animal agriculture who aided in keeping food on tables for local families during unprecedented times.

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  • SALISBURY, Md., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland soybean farmers applaud their number one customers in animal agriculture who aided in keeping food on tables for local families during unprecedented times.
  • According to the Maryland Food Bank , agricultural corporations such as Perdue Farms, Inc., Smithfield Foods, and Tyson Chicken donated over 1.3 million pounds of protein-rich foods in 2020.
  • Maryland farmers sustainably grow high-quality soybeans on approximately half a million acres throughout the state.
  • The Maryland Soybean Board works to maximize the profitability of Maryland soybean producers by investing Maryland checkoff funds in research, promotion, and communication projects.

American Egg Board Partners with Wendy's to Drive Breakfast Menu Trial

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
American Egg Board, Wendy's, AEB, Restaurants, Breakfast, Restaurant chains, Checkoff, Industry economics)

"Wendy's was built on fresh, real ingredients and our recently launched breakfast menu is no exception," said John Li, vice president of culinary innovation at Wendy's.

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  • "Wendy's was built on fresh, real ingredients and our recently launched breakfast menu is no exception," said John Li, vice president of culinary innovation at Wendy's.
  • The partnership exemplifies one of many ways America's egg industry through its national commodity marketing checkoff, the American Egg Board supports the foodservice industry.
  • Boosting Breakfast Business a program designed to help smaller chains and independent operators reinvigorate the breakfast daypart with solutions spanning how to make, menu and market.
  • Home of The Incredible Egg, the American Egg Board (AEB) is the national marketing organization of America's egg farmers.

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.

Danimer Scientific Receives United Soybean Board Grant to Support Biodegradable Plastic Production

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Other Science, Science, Legumes, Soy products, Fabales, Rosids, United Soybean Board, Soybean oil, Soybean, Biodegradable plastic, Checkoff, Danimer Scientific, Soybean meal

Danimer Scientific , a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, today announced that the United Soybean Board has awarded the company a $350,000 grant to investigate the use of high-oleic soybean oil (HOSO) in the production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable alternative to traditional petrochemical plastic.

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  • Danimer Scientific , a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, today announced that the United Soybean Board has awarded the company a $350,000 grant to investigate the use of high-oleic soybean oil (HOSO) in the production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable alternative to traditional petrochemical plastic.
  • Thanks to the support of the United Soybean Board, we now have the ability to determine if HOSO is a viable solution to support commercial production of our polymers.
  • United Soybean Boards 78 volunteer farmer-directors work on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers to achieve maximum value for their soy checkoff investments.
  • The United Soybean Board is very excited to be working with Danimer Scientific as they evaluate high-oleic soybean oil for biodegradable plastic production, said United Soybean Board farmer-director Belinda Burrier, who grows high-oleic soybeans in Maryland.

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.

American Dairy Association North East: Food Banks Are in Desperate Need of Assistance

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Agriculture in the United States, Dairy Management Inc., Dairy Promotion Program, American Dairy Association, Checkoff, Food and drink, Agriculture

The American Dairy Association North East (ADANE) is thelocal affiliate of the National Dairy Council and the regional consolidation of three promotion organizations including the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc., Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program.

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  • The American Dairy Association North East (ADANE) is thelocal affiliate of the National Dairy Council and the regional consolidation of three promotion organizations including the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc., Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program.
  • Committed to nutrition education and research-based communications, ADANE provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier nation, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media.
  • Funded by dairy checkoff dollars from more than 10,000 dairy farm families in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and northern Virginia, ADANE works closely with Dairy Management Inc. to bring a fully integrated promotion program to the North East region.
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Benson Hill Announces First Commercially Available Ultra-High Protein Soy Varieties

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Food and drink, Japanese cuisine, Legumes, Fabales, Meat substitutes, Chinese cuisine, Korean cuisine, Soy products, Soy protein, Soybean, Protein, Checkoff

These varieties are the first commercially available soybeans that can effectively replace soy protein concentrate via typical soybean crushing.

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  • These varieties are the first commercially available soybeans that can effectively replace soy protein concentrate via typical soybean crushing.
  • "These Ultra-High Protein varieties demonstrate how we can work together via soy checkoff investments to improve protein content for end-users.
  • Benson Hill will release the varieties through its Benson Hill Seeds division.
  • "Our Ultra-High Protein portfolio and channel capabilities enable Benson Hill to meet customers where they are and empower innovators with cost-effective, scalable solutions."

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.