A while back I commented about international grain production and the desire to keep pace with demand.

The article, located here http://www.myrichmondvt.com/article.php/grain_troubles

Outlines a primary question I have about grain for food versus increase in grain demand for fuel.

Well, it seems like VPR is hot on the trail. Yesterday they played a story about how increase demand for grain as fuel WILL increase the cost of grain.

This in turn impacts feed for cattle wich WILL increase the cost of meat by as much as 30% and maybe higher.

So, the real question is, what can be used for bio-diesal, ethanol and other fuels that DO NOT have an impact on the family table.

It also makes me wonder if there is a rotting surplus of these grains somewhere, if there is -- will it be enough to use as fuel, and if not -- what lobbyists are pushing this through.

We need an alternative to oil, but one that wont put us in harms way... any thoughts?