Biofuels expert looking beyond corn ethanol Smile Politely Editors June 12, 2009 - 8:59amJanuary 27, 2022 - 11:22pm But there are ways of producing biofuels without competing with staple food and feed crops. — from “A Minute With … biofuels expert Stephen Long.” Read about Long’s thoughts on cellulosic and sugar-based ethanol and see if you agree.