The world’s top ethanol producer has designs on becoming No. 1 in biodiesel production, too. With a nationwide B2 mandate—and
eventual B5 mandate—approaching, oilseed growers, producers and project developers are keen on ramping up, but a bit overwhelmed by the government’s aggressive target.
By Elizabeth Johnson
In March 24, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva inaugurated the [...]

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Brazil may move forward to 2010 the obligatory blending of 5% of biodiesel into regular diesel, Mines and Energy Minister Edison Lobao is quoted as saying on the Estado newswire Friday.
Since the beginning of this year, 2% of biodiesel has to be blended into regular diesel in Brazil. The government had originally planned to demand [...]

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Churrasco is a Spanish and Portuguese term referring to beef or grilled meat more generally, differing across Latin America and Europe, but a primary dish in the countries of Argentina, Brazil, Nicaragua, Uruguay and other Latin American countries.A churrascaria is a restaurant serving grilled meat, many offering as much as you can eat: the waiters [...]

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A picture really can say a thousand words. And, while a week-long trip through Brazil’s cattle country can only scratch the surface of this country’s vast beef industry, it goes a long way in learning a few facts and dispelling a few myths.

The country produces almost 7 million metric tons of beef each year from [...]

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Understand the main oleoginosas used to make the vegetable fuel.
Soy » the use of this grain is interesting in the current conjuncture on account of the great offer, but have only 20% of percentage of oil.
Sunflower » the percentage of oil vary between from 42% to 45% and it’s a good alternative because its has [...]

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