Corn gaining "steam" as source for heating

From the Freemont Tribune - Some are turning to corn for heat

COLUMBUS (AP) — Gary Egger says it didn’t take much to realize using corn to heat his home would save him lots of cash as the nation braces for rising gas prices this winter. “I raise corn,” said Egger, who farms in the Monroe area. “It’s $1.50 a bushel if that, and diesel is going for $3. It’s pretty simple math for me.” The 56 pounds in a bushel yields about 90 pounds of shelled corn, which is enough to heat his home for 24 hours.

Corn stoves have been around for a while now, but it looks like this year's rise in fuel prices will be making them more popular.