From Fire Dog Lake: http://news.firedoglake.com/2013/02/11/climate-change-forces-halt-in-ethanol-production/
By: DSWright
Monday February 11, 2013
The droughts in the Midwest caused by Climate Change are taking their toll on corn production. The situation has now deteriorated to the point where corn-based ethanol production facilities have been halted due to lack of supply.
The persistent drought is taking a toll on producers of ethanol, with corn becoming so scarce that nearly two dozen ethanol plants have been forced to halt production.
The Renewable Fuels Association, an ethanol industry trade group, provided data to The Associated Press showing that 20 of the nation’s 211 ethanol plants have ceased production over the past year, including five in January. Most remain open, with workers spending time performing maintenance-type tasks. But ethanol production won’t likely resume until after 2013 corn is harvested in late August or September.
Industry experts say as long as the recent droughts prove to be exceptional rather than typical then the ethanol production system can continue to function.
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