“Beef. It’s what’s for dinner.” “The incredible, edible egg.” “Got milk?” We’ve all seen the ads, but have you ever wondered who is behind these enduring taglines? The answer lies in government promotional programs for agricultural products. Both the federal and state governments collect fees, commonly known as “checkoffs,” on agricultural goods. Those fees are used to promote various agricultural products, expanding the market for such products and benefiting all producers. The fees are also used for research and development. READ MORE