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Camelina might make biodiesel in the western Great Plains
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - When considering biodiesel production, camelina ap-pears to be an excellent crop, according to information presented at the recent Bio-Mass '08 Technical Workshop in Grand Forks.In recent months biodiesel production has decreased in the U.S. because of high prices for soybean and canola oil, the two main oils currently used in biodiesel processing, since the oil from both of these seeds is in high demand in the food industry. ------------------ Lots of empty space in ND, SD, NB, etc because the precip is under 15"/year; however, Camelina only needs about 10"/year. Still a long way from happening however- needs improved subspecies and specialized extraction process development. Posted by: mhw 2008-09-16 |
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