Saturday, April 14, 2007

Biotech to the rescue on corn reliance

Biotech seeks to ease reliance on corn (AP)

AP - The ethanol craze is putting the squeeze on corn supplies and causing food prices to rise. Mexicans took to the streets last year to protest increased tortilla prices. The cost of chicken and beef in the United States ticked up because feed is more expensive. That's where biotechnology comes in.

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