On 4/20/2014 7:58 PM, Gunner Asch wrote:
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In 2000, over 90% of the U.S. corn crop went to feed people and
livestock, many in undeveloped countries, with less than 5% used to
produce ethanol. In 2013, however, 40% went to produce ethanol, 45%
was used to feed livestock, and only 15% was used for food and
beverage (AgMRC).
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What they're neglecting is the overall...

Between 2000/2001 MY (market year) and 2010/11, while total US
Food/Alcohol/Industrial use went from roughly 2000 MMBu to about 6000
MMBu, Feed and Residual use went from just under 6000 MMBu to 5000 MMBu
and total production went from 10000 to 13000 or almost that 40%
difference. Exports remained almost flat at 1,800-1,900 MMBu/yr.

So, IOW, there's no shortage of corn.

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