Missouri's corn & ethanol industries drive rural economy

Missouri's corn and ethanol industries are adding to the state's bottom line according to a study released this week by the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC). Conducted by the University of Missouri Commercial Agriculture Program, the study calculated the corn and ethanol industries injected $12 billion into the state's economy from 2000 to 2011.