I know that the midwest corn-belt in the US (like here in Illinois) were geared up hot and heavy in the 80's to grow federally subsidized crops for use in the making of alternative fuels such as Gasahol during the recession then poof! Gone.
My buddy, whose farm I bowhunt out in the Galena Terrotories, tells me that Gasahol is being shipped out from government co-ops to developing countries like Argentina for use in their agriculture machinery!
Makes one wonder as to why it isn't being further developed here in the US. Like cleaner burning coal alternatives, The Establishment (read Big Business) stands to lose too much.
Yes, yes, I know. New alternative fuel sources would themselves evolve into 'The Establishment' but it would serve to sever the cord of dependability in foreign commodities such as oil and would substantially lower home heating prices over time.
Heard just the other day coming home from work that natural gas prices will be through the roof this coming Winter season-hope it's not a bad one this year!
