Comments on: A better use for corn and soybeans

By: Cindy Moore

Cindy Moore — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 05:27:46 +0000

I’ve always thought that wind power and sun power should be used as much as possible….and that corn and soy should only be used for fuel. MD posted about using corn and/or soy for fuel, didn’t she?

Hi Cindy–

I think she did a while back.

Best–

MRE

By: Malcolm

Malcolm — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:37:35 +0000

Yes, that is a huge turn around for GWB – and it would be intriguing to know how and why he was ever part of “we like wind”. Do you think the influence that the oil lobby now holds stems solely from presidential campaign contributions?

One thing. Corn is more likely converted to ethanol, not biodiesel, and while direct human consumption accounts for some of the crop, the vast majority is still used for stock feed. Now when ethanol is made from corn, the ‘waste’ protein, fibre, and oil is returned to the food system as “distillers dried grains”, a high protein feed – so perhaps another benefit (apart from less corn products in ‘our’ diets) would be healthier meat?

Hi Malcolm–

You’re right about the corn. Corn is best for making us fat.� See today’s post on biodiesel.

Cheers–

MRE

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:41:01 +0000

Don’t think it will happen as long as Cheney is V.P.

Hi Gary–

I don’t think it will happen even long after Cheney is gone.� The Vice President didn’t institute the death penalty nor does he have any say over how or whether it is administered at the state level.� America is the only so-called civilized country that still executes people for capital crimes, but I suspect that were it put on the ballot, the American public would vote to keep it.

Best–

MRE