Economics of Oilseed Crops and Their Biodiesel Potential in Oregon's Willamette Valley

William Jaeger and Ryan Siegel
SR 1081 | Published May 2008, Reviewed 2021

Summary

Assesses economic potential of growing six oilseeds--canola, flax, camelina, yellow mustard, sunflower, and safflower--in Oregon's Willamette Valley for biodiesel production. Evaluates costs and returns from feedstock production, oilseed crushing and biodiesel processing, including government subsidies and tax credits. Sixteen tables, four figures. References to sources of further information.

About the authors

Ryan Siegel
Graduate student
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Oregon State University

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