are ethanol producers really stealing feed from cattle?

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Are ethanol producers really stealing feed from cattle?

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Page 1: Are ethanol producers really stealing feed from cattle?

Are ethanol producers really

stealing feed from cattle?

Page 2: Are ethanol producers really stealing feed from cattle?

whole corn plants provide cows with a complete ration

0.13 acres of corn, 654kg, can feed up to 32 cows per day

654kg of corn converts to 100L of ethanol

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CO2 emissions decrease due to lower carbon-to-hydrogen ratios and improved engine efficiency

for every 30 000 miles driven, ethanol produces 12.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide and gasoline produces 15.2 tonnes

Ethanol vehicles get 14mpg or 16.8L/100km

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Wheat and waste milk can also be used to produce ethanol

Ethanol fuel efficiency is about 25% less than gasoline

Ethanol does not have as much useable energy, so to do the same work more fuel is needed

Left over by-product of corn from ethanol production can be fed back to animals

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