US ethanol boom changes landscape for corn producers

Jim-mi · #21 11/25/06, 09:13 PM

Recently I looked at a corn burning stove.
It was nice . . . .I guess . . . .it has issues with its very large electrical use.
They said "the fuel is very cheap" . . . . . .I didn't respond to that statement.

But I shure would question spending the 4 to 5 thousand for a stove that has to have a fuel with such a questionable price tag future.

Bearfootfarm · #22 11/25/06, 09:25 PM

The price will adjust itself quickly. It doesnt take long to grow a crop of corn, and with higher prices, more people will plant it, which will increase supply and bring prices back down.

Wanda · #23 11/25/06, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by arabian knight

E85 is 25 cents to 30 cents cheaper a gal then regular gasoline. And Gasoline with 10% ethanol is Higher in price then Regular non ethanol mixed ~!
And ya the gas mileage is somewhat lower not that much 1 to 2 MPG BUT YOU get MORE Power from E85 so if towing a trailer etc. it is better to go with E85 IF You Can that is. I have a friend that has an 04 Ford Pick Up and that is a Flex Fuel one and now that truck has 75,000 and been on E85 for most of those miles as they pull a 4 horse stock trailer~!
And just the other day I heard a Bio Diesel plant is being built in Southern WI. that is also a good idea, they will be using Soybeans for getting the bio oil from. Lots and lots of soy beans. So there again is a Wonderful chance for the farmers to make more on their beans in the future also~!! Cool....

I think you need to check the energy per gal. of E85 and gasoline. I think you have the power of the 2 reversed.