Personally, I think this is an opportunity to cut some farm subsideries. I think subsideries leads to more waste and unproductive land when it could be used for growing food.

This is an opportunity to bring wealth to American farmer. If there's more demand, that's good for them. Let him grow and make money.

High fructose corn syrup is a main attribute to obesity since it contained in all types of junk food. Since it will be a luxury, many people will lose weight like that by the raise in junk food prices.

I agree that they should be more of a focus on waste-to-fuel. In the mean-time it would not hurt to supplement the alternative energy market by any means.

The only way people will learn to conserve is when prices are high. Great example is countries in Europe. Food is expensive, but the quality of the food is better and there isn't as large of an obesity problem.