Increasing and decreasing gasoline prices are not only affecting what people pay at the pump, but also they are shaping demand for biofuels and the outlook for key agricultural commodities.
Gas prices shape biofuel demand
Agricultural economist Scott Irwin says growing ties between energy and agriculture are affecting future market outlooks.
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