Grand Island Independent: The sun rises over the Verasun Ethanol plant near Central City. Last year 21 percent of the nation’s corn went towards ethanol production. According to Bob Dinneen, Renewable Fuels Association president, last year’s 12.1 billion bushel corn crop ‘dispels the misconception that ethanol is at the root of higher corn and food prices.’ ‘With an expected surplus of nearly two billion bushels at the end of this marketing year, it is clear that farmers can supply ample feedstock for …