Bio-fuels using corn may not be the answer The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports the largest corn crop ever this year - 13.3 billion bushels -to meet the nation's demand for ethanol-based fuel. Hats off to the hard work of many in our agriculture sector for stepping up to the plate. However, this surge has scientists and environmental advocates worried about the toll that expanding biofuel crops, such as corn, will have on land and waterŠand rightly so. |