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Archive Home > 2006 > November > 19 > Ranchers feel market pinch

Ranchers feel market pinch

Rising cost of corn nationally is translating to lower cattle prices in Central Oregon

By Jeff McDonald / The Bulletin
November 19, 2006

The rising cost of corn is driving down the price of Central Oregon cattle - and the increased demand for corn-based ethanol is to blame, ranchers say.

Farmers are charging more for corn because ethanol's popularity skyrocketed as an alternative fuel source. That's increased the cost of feed for....

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