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Farmers Aim to Plow Over Conserved Land

Wetlands, grassland now needed for corn

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 11, 2008 4:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – Millions of acres set aside as grasslands and wetlands could soon be plowed under if farmers and livestock producers have their way, reports the Washington Post.  As food prices soar, the Department of Agriculture is under pressure to release acreage from the Conservation Reserve...   Read full story »

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