Weather was favorable across much of the U.S. crop area for harvest Wednesday, and Thursday looks to be colder but dry in the Midwest. » More DTN Weather Commentary
The Food Before Fuel Coalition called for an end to ethanol subsidies Tuesday, claiming its industry members are being hurt by competition for corn. Meanwhile, Growth Energy, a pro-ethanol group, struck back, asking the food industry when it would cut food prices in light of the sharp drop in commodity prices.