Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Ethanol & Animals in the Eastern Corn Belt: The New Dynamic

Cattle Network:
Source: Chris Hunt, Purdue University
"The growth of ethanol production would seem to have positive benefits for cattle feeders, and perhaps the dairy industry. However, for hogs and poultry, the question is whether the increased price of corn will be offset by added value in the feed product that is returned. If not, this could mean some restructuring of the location of the U.S. and the world animal industries."

No comments: