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Old 03-11-2008, 10:39 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman View Post
Corn is used as feed. Farmers can't eat the cost so it is passed on as higher meat and dairy prices. They have got to stop this madness. and return to more responsible behavior. I read someplace over the weekend that the amount of corn it takes to create a gallon of ethanol could FEED A FAMILY OF 4 FOR A YEAR!
Jim,
I think the number was 25 gallons (i.e. one SUV tank) would feed the family of four, but I could be way off. I agree, I'm not an ethonal supporter, pretty much for the reasons you mentioned.

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"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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