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Vilsack abandons plans for second beef checkoff
2014-12-19 17:08:00| Beef
USDA will not go forward with a second, duplicative beef checkoff program. After losing support from one of the only ag organizations in favor of a second, duplicative beef checkoff program and then losing funding for the idea, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will walk away from his proposal to create a second, government-run beef checkoff program. read more
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6 Trending Headlines: Checkoff chatter; 2015 beef demand; and GMO cattle to the rescue
2014-12-08 16:39:00| Beef
State beef checkoffs are hitting road gear while the idea of a separate, government-run national beef checkoff is hitting a wall. read more
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NFU Clarifies Its Beef Checkoff Position, Hangs Vilsack Out To Dry
2014-11-20 16:18:00| Beef
The beef business is scratching its collective head this week, following an apparent reversal in the National Farmers Union stance on creating a second, government-run beef checkoff. My View From The Country read more
5 Trending Headlines: HSUS Sues Beef Checkoff, PLUS: Animal Disease Traceability Kicks In
2014-11-17 16:27:00| Beef
Challenges to the beef checkoff continue, as HSUS attorneys filed a suit against USDA. Meanwhile, cattlemen continue to speak out against Ag Secretary Vilsacks proposed new and separate beef checkoff program. read more
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USDA Playing Politics With The National Beef Checkoff
2014-11-13 16:24:00| Beef
Most cattlemen favor less government control and more producer control. Does anyone seriously believe that would happen if a government agency creates a new beef checkoff? My View From The Country read more
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