PHILPOT, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nestled in the rolling farmland of central Washington is the small, un-assuming town of Odessa. Established in 1902, primarily by immigrants with central and eastern European heritage, Odessa’s economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. Despite being a low rainfall area (9-11 inches annually), the area is blessed to have access to deep-well water resources. Driving through the countryside, one sees a range of crops- from potatoes to alfalfa,…
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Rubisco Seeds introduces the first commercial High Oleic, Low Linolenic (HOLL) winter canola to the US market
Rubisco Seeds recently introduced Winter HOLL, a high productivity non-GMO winter canola hybrid aimed at expanding the market for canola among US farmers. This new variety produces high-stability cooking oil, offering a domestically grown alternative to imported supplies. The introduction of Winter HOLL is significant for its sustainability benefits, including soil nutrient preservation and carbon dioxide sequestration. Targeting regions in the southern US, Rubisco Seeds continues its tradition of providing…
Winter Canola Shines in 2022 Canola Challenge
According to an article from Farmtario, the canola acreage in Ontario, Canada, grew in 2022, with an estimated 15,000 acres of winter canola planted, up from previous years. The growing season was relatively uneventful, with minimal swede midge damage and some white mold pressure due to heavy rainfall in May. However, drought conditions affected crops in some southern regions. The total acreage of winter and spring canola reached 46,506 acres,…
Canola Oil Pathways Final Rulemaking
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the approval of Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pathways for specific biofuels derived from canola/rapeseed oil. These approved fuel pathways will be eligible to generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), subject to meeting the necessary criteria outlined in the RFS regulations. The biofuels covered in the EPA’s final rule include diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, naphtha, and liquefied petroleum gas produced from canola/rapeseed oil…
Canola Oil Approved by EPA as Feedstock for Renewable Diesel, Jet Fuel, Naphtha, Liquified Petroleum Gas and Heating Oil
The U.S. Canola Association (USCA) has praised the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to classify canola oil-derived renewable diesel and related biofuels as “advanced biofuels” under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. This determination brings several benefits, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, providing market parity for canola oil, creating additional markets for canola farmers, and offering diversified feedstock options for renewable fuel producers. The EPA’s estimate suggests that canola oil-based…
Canola Oil Proposed as Advanced Biofuel Feedstock
An article published on Agwired.com states the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed approving Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pathways for biofuels derived from canola/rapeseed oil, opening the door for their inclusion in the RFS program. The proposed pathways, which cover various fuel types produced through hydrotreating, are expected to meet the required 50 percent reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions to qualify for advanced biofuels and biomass-based diesel. The U.S.…