Missouri to consider repeal of ethanol mandate; food prices driving concerns

In Missouri, the state house is holding hearings on a repeal of the state ethanol mandate that took effect in January. A repeal bill was introduced by Rep. Mike Dethrow, R-Alton, who voted for the mandate in 2006. He blamed the law of unintended consequences, and said that higher food prices were his concern now.

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