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Ranchers with ties to the biofuel industry attack Brazilian tribe members

2015-09-24 23:36:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Grist: In Brazil, the biofuel industry is booming. In 2013-2014, the country produced 7.3 billion gallons of ethanol from sugarcane second only to the United States. Biofuel has been hailed as a type of renewable energy that will save us from the destructive depths of hell that is fossil fuels, and Brazil has been described as a model for other countries. However, many of us know that using ethanol on such a large scale raises concerns of its environmental impact. The biofuel industry boom has resulted...

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Sage grouse, Western ranchers dodge the ESA bullet, sort of

2015-09-23 05:18:00| Beef

A great rejoicing was heard across the West this week following the announcement that listing the Greater sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act is not warranted. Or maybe it was a collective sigh of relief. read more

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VOTE NOW: 15 photo finalists depicting hard-working ranchers

2015-09-22 02:05:39| Beef

Weve selected 15 finalists in Septembers Hard-working beef producers photo contest. Now its time to choose our winners. The finalist who receives the most votes will take home a $300 Greeley Hat Works hat; plus, three voters will take home a western photography coffee table book! Content Classification: Curated BEEF Daily read more

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NFU Urges Americas Family Farmers and Ranchers to Be Mindful of Farm Safety; Applauds Farm Safety Grants by ASHCA

2015-09-21 17:55:17| National Farmers Union

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 21, 2015) National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson today urged Americas family farmers and ranchers to keep farm safety in mind as they continue to produce the safest and most affordable food supply in the world. Family farmers and ranchers must

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