use altavista to translate, arroz = rice this is for government stocks, they are trying to cut down on the private stocks exports as well, maybe through raising tarrifs http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/dinheiro/ult91u394979.shtml
Great idea DUMB USofA gov had with the ethanol/food for oil crap. Food shortages throught the world so lazy-ass Americans can ride their comfy SUV's. What a stupid policy.
sorry sir, but europeans are the one who has been asking for "alternative fuel" and ethanol and Kyoto etc etc etc.. people want to blame the US for everything! this is amazing!. You should thanks Al Gore and those lefties organization like "green shit", for this food mess.
I'm no fan of Al Gore, but the entity to blame for ethanol is the same now as it has been for 40 years - the farm lobby. Look on the sunny side though, high food prices mean fewer dumb people having kids. Maybe in a few generations the population will be smart enough to elect politicians who believe in free markets. Now, back to the great RICE PANIC of 2008. What's that, Todai Sushi reducing portion sizes... BUY BUY BUY!!!!