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97: Want to Know What the Beef Checkoff Is Really Doing Here’s the Breakdown with Ryan Moorhouse
Description
In this episode, Ryan Moorhouse, Chair of the Cattlemen's Beef Board, discusses the role of the Beef Checkoff in promoting beef demand, the recent impact report, and current consumer trends in beef purchasing. He emphasizes the importance of transparency in how checkoff dollars are spent and the strategies being employed to reach consumers, especially during the grilling season. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes of the beef industry, as well as the ongoing efforts to educate consumers about beef products.
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Takeaways
The Cattlemen's Beef Board oversees the beef checkoff program.
The impact report provides transparency on checkoff spending.
Consumer demand for beef is currently at an all-time high.
Cooking at home has become a significant trend for consumers.
Education on different cuts of beef is essential for consumer engagement.
Grilling season presents a major opportunity for beef marketing.
Digital and social media are key channels for reaching consumers.
Beef demand has reached a 37-year high according to industry data.
Pooling resources through the checkoff allows for larger marketing efforts.
Producers are encouraged to ask questions and engage with the Beef Board.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Cattlemen's Beef Board
02:31 Understanding the Impact Report
05:18 Consumer Trends in Beef Purchasing
08:39 Targeting Consumers During Grilling Season
12:59 Driving Beef Demand in 2025
16:22 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
Cattlemen's Beef Board, beef checkoff, impact report, consumer trends, beef demand, grilling season, beef marketing, agricultural transparency, beef industry, cattle producers