Today in BIofuels Opinion: “We haven’t even begun to see the impact on the cost of food.”

Kent Barton, plant spokesman for Moroni Feed: “I don’t believe consumers understand what’s going to hit them next year. We haven’t even begun to see the impact on the cost of food.”

Gary Truitt, Hossier Ag Today: “So who is responsible for the price increase?” “Oil,” I answered…In terms that chefs can understand: In a grocery bag filled with 5 common food items totaling $14.47, $2.75 goes back to the farm while $11.22 goes for transportation and marketing.”

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