Via online from publisher., Editor addresses a state governor's agenda at the expense of the beef industry, illustrating a continuing "struggle with the divide between urban and rural communities."
Online from publication 2 pages., Report about removal of Burger King TV advertisements inaccurately touting the use of lemongrass in cows' diets to reduce methane emissions by "up to 33%."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11726
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Online from AgWeb.com via AgriMarketing Weekly. 2 pages., Discontinued advertising campaign based on inaccurate information about using lemongrass in cows' diets to reduce methane emissions by "up to 33%."
Via online from publisher., "The Front Gate" editorial confronts advertising campaign of Burger King based on misleading, inaccurate information about the role of cattle in generating global greenhouse gas emissions.
Online from publication. 3 pages., Editorial highlights the inaccuracies in a Burger King television advertisement that repeats misleading claims and data about the role of beef and dairy production in greenhouse gas emissions that harm climate.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D11943
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Online from agriculture.com. 3 pages., Efforts of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association in response to decline of adequate price information in the fed cattle marketplace, due to concentration of meatpackers and their power in price setting.
Via online issue obtained from aginfo@farmjournal.com. 3 pages., Author reports on efforts for closer integration among the cow-calf, stocker, and feeding sectors of the beef industry. The article describes efforts of feedlot veterinarians affiliated with the Production Animal Consultation (PAC) to develop a plan to share data, experiences, ideas, and outcomes. "PAC now has 35 veterinary members in 14 states and two international countries, along with staff to assist in information technology, data collection, research and communications."
USA: National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Centennial, CO
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Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 130 Document Number: D11293
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21 pages., Online via AgriMarketing.com., Announcement of results of an online survey among more than 1,800 U.S. consumers during late 2019. Findings suggested "widespread consumer confusion regarding the ingredient composition and purported benefits of plant-based fake meat products." More than half did not realize that plant-based products being marketed as "burgers" have no real meat." The PowerPoint presentation and accompanying news release provide statics on responses to specific questions.