Oregon Beef Council Research FY 2027–2028
Forecasted
Oregon Beef Council Research FY 2027–2028 supports primarily Oregon State University faculty in animal and rangeland science research to improve cattle operations’ profitability and sustainability.
Funder: Oregon Beef Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $80,000 annually per research line item; approximately $160,000 annually in total research support
Summary: Supports animal science and rangeland science research benefiting the profitability and sustainability of cattle operations.
Description
The Oregon Beef Council supports research in animal science and rangeland science that benefits the profitability and sustainability of cattle operations. Oregon State University’s Agricultural Research Foundation (ARF) administers proposals for the council. The program brings together economic and sustainability goals, with cycle-specific research priorities provided in the council’s request for proposals.
Research support comes from Oregon’s producer-funded beef checkoff. Under the state’s “Five Dimes” assessment, ten cents per head is earmarked for rangeland research and ten cents for animal science research. Committees of Oregon ranchers and beef-industry representatives review proposals and recommend projects for funding, prioritizing work that enhances cattle operations’ profitability and sustainability.
