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Bad weather that is reducing crops yields, increasing global demand and a greater push for bio-fuels are all playing havoc with corn prices, which affect costs throughout the economy.

Continue reading Shrinking Corn Crops, Rising Ethanol Production Make for Volatile Prices

Shrinking Corn Crops, Rising Ethanol Production Make for Volatile Prices originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:10:00.

Filed Under: Energy, Economy, Green

The burger or bacon you put on your plate is likely at its most expensive since the 1980s, and it’s only going to get pricier.

The surging price of corn futures – which allow farmers to lock in the price of the grain for an extended period – means few farmers are expanding their herds, Bloomberg News reported. Meat prices have risen 14% this year, driving up U.S. retail costs, and the rally is not…

Continue reading Meat Prices Highest Since 1980s – and Still Rising

Meat Prices Highest Since 1980s – and Still Rising originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:25:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Green, Retail, Market News

The corn refining industry is seeking to make one of the most common ingredients in American food sound a little more palatable to health-conscious consumers and food companies.

The Corn Refiners Associations filed a petition on Tuesday with the Food and Drug Administration to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to “corn sugar”, The Wall Street Journal reported.

The petition is the latest…

Continue reading Corn Industry Wants to Make Corn Syrup Sound a Little Sweeter

Corn Industry Wants to Make Corn Syrup Sound a Little Sweeter originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:35:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Green