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February 24, 2012
A weekly look at sustainable bioenergy, farm, and forest policy issues
Gasoline Prices Too High? Use More Biofuels
Once again, global oil prices are soaring on speculation that there may be yet another disruption of supplies due to conflict in the Persian Gulf. The damage to U.S. households and the economy is already significant. Yet at the same time, there is a glut of domestically-produced ethanol, and ethanol plants are shutting down production. Why not get this ethanol to market, get the industry back to work, and save consumers some money?
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The 2008 Farm Bill Energy Title: Past, Present, and Future
Why is there an energy title in the Farm Bill? Are the Farm Bill energy programs making a difference yet? Are there better ways to advance the same goals? What are the prospects for energy title programs in the next Farm Bill?
Writer: Ned Stowe