An EU biofuels proposal worth getting behind
By James Cogan, Special to The Digest
Europe’s bioethanol association ePure just released a renewables policy paper that's something to get excited about.
It’s a show of confidence...
USDA offers $150 million for food security, sustainable agriculture and rural entrepreneurship
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Australia allows cannabis product exports
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