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Guardian Unlimited
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America's thirst for environmentally friendly biofuels is driving up food prices around the world as farmers scramble to devote more land to corn, writes Heather Stewart.
With the oil price back above $70 a barrel, biofuel looks increasingly attractive..
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BusinessWeek
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A new report takes the pressure off ethanol producers and others dependent on the yellow grain—for now
Corn prices had to take a breather at some point. After an eye-popping ascent in 2006, prices for the yellow grain fell on Mar. 30 after a highly a..
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Yahoo News
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Strong demand for corn from ethanol plants is driving up the cost of livestock and will raise prices for beef, pork and chicken, the Agriculture Department said Friday.
Meat and poultry production will fall as producers face higher feed costs, the depa..
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BusinessWeek
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While other ethanol producers got clobbered by high corn prices, analysts say the No. 4 player got it right by hedging
High corn prices are wreaking havoc for ethanol producers. Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), the biggest U.S. ethanol maker, blamed the p..
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BusinessWeek
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With some analysts warning of an oversupply of the corn-based fuel later this year, concern is growing among farmers and investors
President George W. Bush's January, 2006, declaration that the U.S. is "addicted to oil" marked the beginning of a gold r..
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BusinessWeek
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Shares of the ethanol producer sagged Tuesday after it reported lower-than expected profit growth
Agricultural processor Archer-Daniels-Midland ADM has gotten a lot of mileage from the ethanol boom recent months. But the Decatur, Ill. company on May 1..
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BusinessWeek
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With the prices of gold, corn, and other commodities on the rise, marketers are luring new investors. But the risks are high
The marketing pitches are increasingly common—in print, on television, and especially on the Internet. There's "Oil Speculato..
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