The Beef Promotion and Research Order is authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 [7 U.S.C. 2901-2918]. The Act was passed as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The program became effective on July 18, 1986, when the Order was issued. Assessments began on October 1, 1986.

October 9, 2008 - USDA Increases Membership on Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board

Dec 6, 2007 - USDA Announces Beef Promotion Board Appointments

January 18, 2007 - USDA Seeks Nominators to Beef Board

August 16, 2006 - USDA Revises Equiv Assessed on Imported Beef, Beef Products Under Checkoff Program

January 18, 2007 - Beef Promotion and Research: Certification of Nominating Organizations - PDF file

January 18, 2007 - Beef Promotion and Research: Section 610 Review – PDF file

August 16, 2006 - Amendment to the Beef Promotion and Research Rules and Regulations – PDF file