I am in favor of corn ethanol and it's clear that it has a positive renewable energy balance, but we can't let the good things about corn hold us back from exploiting the potential of switchgrass or cellulosic ethanol in general. Corn can only supply a limited percentage of our fuel needs. We need to aim higher. Besides, switchgrass can be an excellent part of a row crop rotation in addition to thriving on marginal land. It improves the soil even while being harvested every year. It will be a benefit to farmers, even corn farmers! -- Jeffrey Goettemoeller
MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - 02/15/2006 - Farming and your Freedom - We'd rather fight than switch(grass)!:
by Pete Graham
"Corn-based ethanol is happening, it is cutting-edge, and for now doing very well at keeping switchgrass from the door and renewable fuels standards a way of the future."
Thursday, February 16, 2006
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