The US and its rising Ethanol Production

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• EVENT: The US and its rising Ethanol Production
• SIGNIFICANCE
• ANALYSIS: The US Ethanol Market
• Impacts for the US and world Agriculture
• Increased US corn (food) prices and its effects
• US Ethanol production- dependence oil and environmental benefits
• CONCLUSION

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This document examines the implications of President Bush's 2007 proposal to increase biofuel production in the United States, focusing specifically on corn-based ethanol. The document analyzes the impact of this policy on global food prices, energy dependence, and the environment.

• Rising ethanol production and its effect on corn prices
• The impact of increased corn prices on global food security, particularly in developing countries
• The role of government subsidies and tariffs in promoting ethanol production
• The environmental implications of corn-based ethanol production
• The relationship between ethanol production and energy independence

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• The text begins by outlining President Bush's 2007 proposal to increase biofuel production to 35 billion gallons per year by 2017. The proposal is analyzed in terms of its significance for the global food market, particularly the impact on corn prices.
• The document then explores the history of US ethanol production, highlighting the role of government support and the recent surge in production driven by rising oil prices. The analysis focuses on the impact of increased corn use for ethanol production on US and global agriculture.
• The text further explores the implications of increased corn prices for consumers, especially in developing countries. The impact on livestock producers and the potential for food insecurity are discussed.
• The document also examines the relationship between ethanol production and energy independence, highlighting the challenges of dependence on oil imports and the environmental implications of corn-based ethanol.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this document are: ethanol production, corn prices, global food security, energy independence, government subsidies, tariffs, environmental impact, and developing countries.