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I'm on production side, I do know what he cost of production is, so unless they are gouging out there and using ethanol as an excuse, the cost is the same, just transit cost is the difference. Also, I do know there are cattle growers out there, I've delivered to a few. Not to mention, Pennsylvania is also a big grower for cattle, dairy and poultry as well. Ethanol isn't only produced from corn either, just that is the prominent US crop. Corn is grown in all 50 states, just not at the same levels. Sugar beets, potatoes, any starchy crop can be used, but I was referring more to food costs. In all reality, fuel prices have more to do with higher food costs than ethanol does. It takes fuel to transport it, but also to produce the food, both in the fields, the barns, the processing plants, as well as the grocery stores.
Here is some info on New York's corn and dairy production...NY ag stats and info
Some more..Corn stats in NY
Here is some info on New York's corn and dairy production...NY ag stats and info
Some more..Corn stats in NY
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