Agribusiness group protects ethanol, pushes biotech
As their profits soar, agribusiness giants form group to protect ethanol subsidies and to push for genetically modified crops so renewable fuels won't cut into global food supplies. In the opposing corner: food producers in U.S. lobbying to get ethanol subsidies scrapped or reduced.
The Wall Street Journal. (may require subscription) 2008-07-25
Categories: Lobbying & Special Interests, POLITICS
Index: Alliance for Abundant Food and Energy, Archer Daniels Midland, Deere & Co., Dick Bond, DuPont, Grocery Manufacturers' Association, J.B. Penn, Monsanto, Rob Fraley, Todd Werpy, Tyson Food