In the August 12, 2014, Federal Register, USDA issued a final rule adjusting representation on the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board and making other technical amendments to update information. The final rule decreases the board's membership from 103 to 100, effective with the USDA's appointments for terms beginning in 2015. These updates were made to reflect changes in cattle inventories and cattle and beef imports that have occurred since the last reapportionment rule in July 2011.
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