by Allen Baker and Steven Zahniser
USDA Amber Waves April 2006

The expanding U.S. ethanol sector is stimulating demand for corn, but alternatives to corn may dampen that demand.

• Work is underway to add over 2 billion gallons to the annual capacity of the U.S. ethanol sector.
• To meet the sector’s growing demand for corn, some U.S. corn is likely to be diverted from exports.
• In the future, corn may cease to be the main feedstock for U.S. ethanol production if cellulosic biomass is successfully developed as an alternative.

Full article: http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/April06/Features/Ethanol.htm