tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692876515191508436.post360281399323523688..comments2023-05-05T04:41:38.936-04:00Comments on American Fuels: Is ethanol taking food out of peoples mouths?Michael A. Gregoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09199422307810316900noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692876515191508436.post-70024084343101349882008-01-18T15:36:00.000-05:002008-01-18T15:36:00.000-05:00I agree. The weak dollar coupled with the economic...I agree. The weak dollar coupled with the economic growth of China and India are pushing exports and driving up prices of not just grains but also dairy products and meats.<BR/><BR/>I didn't know they were predicting a drought in the midwest this summer. I hope it doesn't happen.Michael A. Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199422307810316900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692876515191508436.post-39600750024872900932008-01-17T14:43:00.000-05:002008-01-17T14:43:00.000-05:00Great article. Living in Iowa we hear a lot from ...Great article. Living in Iowa we hear a lot from the front lines of the fight for more acreage in terms of corn and soybeans. From what it sounds like, your assessment is right on and the reason prices for the grains are going up might have more to do with a record export of these grains to places like China that can now afford to pay for them. Let's just pray that the midwest can avoid a predicted drought this summer and provide enough grain again for fuel and feed.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931232811455269287noreply@blogger.com