Canadian researchers warn Ontario ethanol policy will cost $150 million, primarily hit pork, beef industries

In Canada, the George Morris Center agricultural think tank has warned in a paper, here, that pork and beef producers will be the primary bearers of a $150 million annual bill that is estimated as the economic impact of Ontario’s new ethanol policy.

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