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Australias drought bringing the beef to McDonalds, Carls Jr
2015-07-22 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Bloomberg: Australias dry spell and a strengthening El Nino are proving a boon for U.S. hamburger lovers. Queenslands most widespread drought ever is sending a near record number of cattle to feedlots as ranchers cull cows at the fastest pace in more than three decades. Thats boosting beef exports to an all-time high, including a more than 70 percent surge in shipments to the U.S., government data show, with most of that destined to become burgers. The U.S. last year overtook Japan as Australias top...
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