German war erupts between Economic Development and Agriculture ministries over biofuels support

In Germany, our European correspondent reports that the Agricultural and Economic Cooperation and Development ministries are at war over biofuels. The state secretary for Agriculture, while conceding a link between ethanol production and corn prices, is cautioning against over-reaction. Meanwhile, the ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development has called for a halt in using oilseeds and grains for biofuel.

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