Cattlemen's Corner
Beef Checkoff dollars are being invested in programs within promotion, consumer education, and research that keeps beef top of mind for consumers in Oklahoma, across the U.S. and the world.
Pay the Beef Checkoff
As stated in the Beef Promotion and Research Order, the $1-per-head beef checkoff is due by the 15th of the month following the month of the sale of all cattle sold, including farm- or ranch-hosted production sales offering bulls, registered and/or commercial females or club calves; direct sales of calves and/or feeder cattle without the use of an auction market or reporting order buyer; livestock markets and any cattle harvested and used for direct-to-consumer retail beef programs.
Funds collected are invested for producers in programs designed to increase demand for beef and beef products through industry sponsored activities of beef promotion, research, and consumer and industry information. To learn more, visit beefboard.org.
The Oklahoma Beef Council offers reporting and paying the beef checkoff online or by check.
Annual Reports
See how the Oklahoma Beef Council put checkoff dollars to work this year — from promotion to consumer outreach — in the 2025 Annual Report. Download it today to see the full story behind your Beef Checkoff.
BQA
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program funded by the Beef Checkoff that provides U.S. beef producers guidelines and certification for raising cattle under optimum conditions.
OK Beef Directory
From pasture to plate, our Oklahoma Beef Directory helps folks find local ranchers, retailers, and restaurants serving up the beef our state does best. Oklahoma beef producers — sign up here to get listed and get discovered.
Masters of Beef Advocacy
Masters of Beef Advocacy is your go-to program for training and resources to be a strong advocate for the beef community. This free, self-guided online course provides farmers, ranchers, service providers, consumers, and all members of the beef community the tools and resources to become a beef advocate and answer tough questions about beef and raising cattle.
Subscribe to "The Drive"
Are you interested in learning more about where national and Oklahoma's Beef Checkoff funds are being invested. Sign up for The Drive newsletter to stay up to date on projects, events, and all things BEEF! By providing your mailing address, we'll add you to the quarterly national publication, The Drive, which includes up-to-date information on national programs and research, quarterly reports on your Beef Checkoff dollars at work, and Oklahoma state reports twice a year.