Policy paper discusses effect of food and energy prices--and how producers can cope

Nebraska

A new policy paper by Nebraska Ethanol Board Chairman Jim Jenkins describes the relationship between food and energy prices--and how livestock producers can adopt new practices for greater efficiency and profits.

As a rancher, restaurant owner, and proponent of renewable energies like ethanol, Jenkins has witnessed the effect of rising energy and food prices from a unique perspective.

The policy paper can be downloaded at www.ne-ethanol.org/resources/resources.htm, and hard copies are available free of charge from the Nebraska Ethanol Board.

Jenkins will also discuss this topic at an ethanol policy forum Oct. 24 at 9 a.m., at the Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine Street, Omaha. Other speakers will include Dr. Ken Cassman of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Terry Klopfenstein of UN-L, Michael Kelsey of the Nebraska Cattlemen and Jon Holzfaster of the Nebraska Corn Board. There is no advanced registration or fee to attend the forum, and public attendance and participation is highly encouraged.

Established in 1971, the Ethanol Board assists ethanol producers with programs and strategies for marketing ethanol and related co-products. The board supports organizations and policies that advocate the increased use of ethanol fuels--and administers public information, education and ethanol research projects. The board also assists companies and organizations in the development of ethanol production facilities in Nebraska. For more information, please visit www.ne-ethanol.org.

10/20/08
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Date: 10/15/08

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