Drought Causes Cows to Eat Candy

The drought in 2012 was so devastating to crops including corn that the United Nation's Food and Agricultural Organization has mandated the United States to cease in corn ethanol production until further notice. This is to avert a major food crisis due to corn being a major staple food for many cultures diets.

This drought has not only affected human consumption but also many livestock. One in particular is cattle. Corn is used as a feedstock for cattle but due to high prices many farmers have started to give candy as a substitute.

 

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Cows eating candy leads us back to the debate about corn, Food vs. Fuel. To many this may seem ridiculous or even humorous but the issue is real. Imagine going into a steakhouse and getting steak that came from a cow that was fed candy. Sounds good right?