The resolution expresses support for reforming the beef checkoff program, which was established by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985. This program imposes a fee on cattle sales to fund research, promotion, and education for the beef industry. However, the resolution highlights significant challenges faced by the industry since the program's inception, including a decline in the number of beef cows, decreased per capita beef consumption, increased beef imports, and heightened concentration in the meatpacking sector. Additionally, the beef checkoff program has been criticized for conflicts of interest and a lack of transparency, particularly regarding its funding of organizations that may not align with the interests of independent producers.

The resolution urges the South Dakota congressional delegation to support the bipartisan Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2025, which aims to reform checkoff programs, including the beef checkoff. Key provisions of the act include ensuring transparency and accountability, preventing conflicts of interest, and mandating audits by the USDA. The resolution also emphasizes the need for future amendments to prioritize the promotion of U.S. beef and cattle markets, uphold America First policies, and require periodic votes from producers to ensure the program aligns with their interests.