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Food or fuel conflict needs attention as biofuel production increases

Food prices have generally been declining since WWII, but the tortilla protests in Mexico last month could be the first sign of a reversal. And biofuels appear to the be number one culprit, or at least critics are going to keep an eye on how much food is being used to feed refineries. Tens of thousands of Mexicans protested when tortilla prices tripled, hurting the country's poor people. Experts believe farmers can raise crop production as needed, so the current price hikes may be temporary. Developing nations are also driving up food ... Read more →

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