http://michiganradio.org en http://michiganradio.org/post/ethanol-subsidies-michigan-corn-growers <p>Michigan corn farmers may be losing a &lsquo;safety net&rsquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Congress is expected to vote soon on <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/08/business/energy-environment/corn-ethanol-subsidies-may-be-in-jeopardy.html">ending ethanol subsidies.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The move is expected to save the federal government $1.3 billion&nbsp;this year.&nbsp;</p><p>Ethanol in the United States is mainly produced using corn.&nbsp; Michigan farmers increased their corn production in recent years as federal mandates required ethanol in gasoline.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:01:01 +0000 Steve Carmody 3223 at http://michiganradio.org Ethanol subsidies & Michigan corn growers