No, YOU didn't read the article. It says we burn more FOSSIL fuel to produce the ethanol. Fossil fuels include coal, coal that is produced here in the US. The greatest consumption of energy in ethanol production is in the distillation process, which can be fueled by coal, biomass, or -- eventually -- nuclear power.
But don't let that upset your prejudices. We wouldn't want any oil money going to Midwestern farmers. You know what an undeserving bunch THEY are.
LOL! OK, I didn't expect any little old thing like scientific evidence sway a true bliever. Don't let any evidence penetrate, just keep saying Ommm, Ommm.