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Environmental Targets: Beef producers can take a stand in the fight toward sustainability

January 15, 2025 12:23 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Beef production has been the target of environmentalists for some time now, but there are programs to help producers mitigate emissions.

USDA shows us how national strategies are developed and rolled out.

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