How interesting that both the U.S. and Brazil, two states that have been ethanol rivals for years, might benefit by an alliance at this point not only to resolve energy issues but to cut short the negative impact of a oil-drenched dictator. Ironically, by burning corn and sugar in our cars, the U.S. and Brazil can force Chavez to drink his oil.
Recipients of Corn Subsidies from farms in United States totaled $51,261,000,000 in from 1995-2005.