I think everybody is realizing that (the era of) cheap oil is done.
The ethanol industry is growing at a phenomenal rate. We currently have 97 plants operating at nearly 100 percent capacity. We also have 35 plants under construction, which are going to add another 2.2 billion gallons within the next 12 months.
People look and see what's happening with worldwide oil supplies and it is a cause for concern. People realize the era of cheap oil is over.