True. The state of Wisconsin sets aside 640,000 acres (across the US the number is VERY large) at about $55 per acre (paid by the federal government). The feds pay $35,000,000 to not grow crops in this that can be used for ethanol production then subsidizes the production! Currently, we "import" about 50,000,000 gallons from other states.
Currently, fed subsidy is about 5.4 cents per gallon, the state adds 20 cents and if you get a piece of the new fed subsidy, add another 40 cents. Go figure. Craig ----- Original Message ----- From: Grendel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <biofuel@egroups.com> Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 2:50 PM Subject: [biofuel] Farming question > I remember hearing years ago about farmers being "paid" not to farm. I'm > sure I'm oversimplifying in my ignorance, but I'm wondering if we still do > that. If so, why couldn't they be instructed to grow corn or something for > use in ethanol? > > If anyone can explain to me why I'm wrong or right, I'd appreciate it! > > > > Biofuel at Journey to Forever: > http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html > To unsubscribe, send an email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -------------------------- eGroups Sponsor -------------------------~-~> With US & International rates as low as 3.9c a minute from Net2Phone Direct Plus Up to 1500 FREE minutes; you can call everyone on your list! http://click.egroups.com/1/10924/0/_/837408/_/977447900/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------_-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
