Mexico Opposes Ethanol
June 30, 2008 by Eric OKeefe
Filed under Energy, Eric OKeefe, Farming, Feature, Federal Policy, Field Reporters, International, Southwest

As we’ve seen over the last few months, skyrocketing commodity prices are pushing land values to record levels. They are also squeezing cattlemen and other producers who rely on corn and other grains to fatten livestock and poultry. One of the loudest voices protesting this trend has been Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who petitioned the EPA to grant a 50 percent waiver on the 9 billion gallon corn-based Renewable Fuel Standard. Now another vocal opponent of ethanol has emerged: south of the border. Read more









