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Brazil leader vetoes parts of law opening up Amazon

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:38:07 -0700
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Friday vetoed parts of a new forestry code that environmentalists say would lead to further deforestation in the Amazon, home to the world's largest collection of plants and animals.
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New law aims to grow Vt farming, forestry

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:38:03 -0700
A new economic development law in Vermont aims to help entrepreneurs in farming and forestry come up with new ways to make money.
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Ag Energy Coalition Tells Congressmembers That Farm Bill Energy Programs Support Energy Security and Job Creation

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:15:00 -0700
Ryan Stroschein, co-director of the Agriculture Energy Coalition , today urged Members of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy and Forestry to reauthori
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Kitzhaber Appoints Adviser To Work On O&C Issues

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:48:38 -0700
Governor Kitzhaber has appointed Tom Tuchmann as the new Forestry and Conservation Finance Advisor.
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BIO Testifies to House Agriculture Subcommittee That Farm Bill Energy Programs Are Working

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:27:05 -0700
Sistema, one of the country's largest conglomerates with assets ranging from oil to telecoms, is looking at a range of possible deals as it seeks to diversify into new business lines such as agriculture and infrastructure.
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Oklahomans Asked To Use Firewood Found Near Campsites

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:54:44 -0700
Oklahoma forestry officials are asking people who plan to camp for the Memorial Day weekend to only burn firewood acquired near the campsite.
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McVeigh drives Qld agriculture

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:29:04 -0700
QUEENSLAND agriculture is back in business. That has been the message newly instated Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has repeatedly delivered during a whirlwind series of meetings with the state's farming representative groups since taking on his cabinet position less than a month ago.
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Open letter from restaurant industry on Canadian Government's $12-million hand-out to frozen pizza manufacturer

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:05:00 -0700
TORONTO , May 24, 2012 /CNW/ - May 24, 2012 The Honourable Gerry Ritz , PC, MP Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada1341 Baseline RoadTower 7, Floor 9, Room 149Ottawa , ...
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Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative applications due May 18

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:09:05 -0700
Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., said agricultural producers in 22 parishes may be eligible for financial assistance to create bird habitat on their land. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers in portions of 22 parishes to develop and enhance habitat for migrating birds. The ...
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