Today in Biofuels Opinion: “Your campaign is sowing seeds of deep anger”

From the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, the National Association of Wheat Growers and National Sorghum Producers, to the Grocery Manufacturers Association Board of Directors: “This campaign, perceived by many as anti-farmer, may likely cause your organization and GMA member companies longer term challenges and as such we ask you to reconsider and revise the focus of your fundamental strategy and implementation tactics to influence U.S. biofuels policies. Please know that your campaign is sowing seeds of deep anger throughout farming and rural communities toward food companies. These issues need not divide us and create an unnecessary public feud. Instead we should be allies together in solving potential concerns and creating mutual opportunities for success.”

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva: “No one throughout the world has the moral grounds to talk about Brazil’s environment. Before you begin to talk about Brazil, look at your own map. After realizing its sovereign ownership, other countries can contribute by creating a model of sustainable development compatible with our standing forests. Until now, there has been much talk but little money.”

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