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Show from Wed Jul 16 00:03:29 CDT 2008

High Corn Prices Cast Shadow Over Ethanol Plants

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A rush to cash in on ethanol has slowed as soaring corn prices squeeze profit margins for producers of the alternative fuel. At a recent high of $7 per bushel, the corn used to make ethanol has tripled in price since many plants were built two years ago.