River Region Times

Washington, D.C. — On July 13, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) introduced a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that research and promotion boards, also known as "checkoffs," support efforts to develop new markets while strengthening existing markets for specific agricultural commodities.

Checkoffs have proven a return on investment and value through research findings for the producers supporting their programming. Through responsible stewardship and thorough producer led, as well as Federal oversight of producer resources, these boards give producers across the industry access to robust marketplaces and cutting-edge research. 

"Checkoff programs have made significant, measurable strides in raising the level of demand and awareness for our farmers, ranchers and foresters' products," said Moore. "This resolution expresses Congressional support for checkoffs due to the research, education and promotion efforts they have provided to our producers."

The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cotton Council, American Soybean Association, National Pork Producers Council, National Milk Producers Federation, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, International Fresh Produce Association, American Mushroom Institute, American Sheep Industry Association, American Wood Council, National Christmas Tree Association, National Potato Council, National Pecan Federation, National Sorghum Producers, National Watermelon Association, North American Blueberry Council, U.S. Peanut Federation, Alabama Farmers Federation, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association and Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association have endorsed the resolution.

To read the text of the resolution, click here.

Original source can be found here.