The rapid rise in use of ethanol as a fuel additive is triggering responses in the agricultural sector. A narrated slideshow presents an overview of the impacts on crop and livestock markets, farm income, and retail food prices.
In 2005, commercial farms (with sales of $250,000 or more) represented 9 percent of farms but producers associated with these farms received 54 percent of all payments.
The economics behind food labeling provides insight into the dynamics of voluntary and mandatory food labeling and the influence labeling has on consumers' food choices.
