| Autor: |
Bahr, Emilie |
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New Orleans CityBusiness (1994 to 2008). 9/17/2007, Vol. 28 Issue 8, p21-22. 2p. |
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The article reports on the effect of the expansion in corn production in the U.S. on the ecosystem of the country. It is stated that the growing demand for corn-based ethanol helped propel corn prices to their highest level. The increase in corn production in the country has fueled concerns farther south where agriculture-related runoff funneled into the Gulf of Mexico is threatening the ecosystems and one of the country's most productive fisheries. |
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Regional Business News |
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