Gary ThorntonGary Thornton is editor and publisher at ClearPoultry.com. Email him at [email protected].From the Author - Page 2HomeTime for a more balanced US biofuels policyU.S. biofuels policy is flawed – and has been from its inception – and it is time for Congress and the Obama administration to fix the policy. Adopting more flexible corn-for-ethanol policies that neither set rigid fuel mandates nor rigid subsidies would be a first step in restoring stability in prices and markets. The economic stress being placed on food consumers around the world is catching the attention of policymakers. Food security of individual households, and of nations, is under close scrutiny. Reserves of corn, for one thing, have dropped to their lowest level in more than 15 years, reflecting tighter supplies that will result in higher food prices in 2011. Demand for corn for the production of ethanol is a major reason for these tight supplies. What’s more, the recent rise in oil prices is likely to increase the demand for ethanol, resulting in the diversion of even more corn for ethanol.Consumer TrendsChicken’s ‘taste’ opportunityFather of KFC superbrand says now is the time to promote poultryPrevious PagePage 2 of 2
