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http://www.drovers.com/news_editorial.asp?ts=nl2&pgID=735&ed_id=5273
In addition, there are significant forces at work today that were less significant or didn't exist in
1986. These include, but are not limited to: increased competition from poultry, pork and other
protein choices; increased influence and funding of activist and anti-meat groups; heightened
food safety awareness among global consumers after recent record E. coli recalls and two
domestic cows in the U.S. which tested positive for BSE; and increased competition from Australia and other countries for a share of worldwide export markets.
This is in above link asking for 2-3$ more for check off and some of the reason they need it. How is raising the $ amount going to counter act competition from other countries when it is used to advertise their meat.
Way at the end of info they said they discussed advertising USA beef, but didn't sound like it was much of a go.
In addition, there are significant forces at work today that were less significant or didn't exist in
1986. These include, but are not limited to: increased competition from poultry, pork and other
protein choices; increased influence and funding of activist and anti-meat groups; heightened
food safety awareness among global consumers after recent record E. coli recalls and two
domestic cows in the U.S. which tested positive for BSE; and increased competition from Australia and other countries for a share of worldwide export markets.
This is in above link asking for 2-3$ more for check off and some of the reason they need it. How is raising the $ amount going to counter act competition from other countries when it is used to advertise their meat.
Way at the end of info they said they discussed advertising USA beef, but didn't sound like it was much of a go.