Seed Today - Q1 2008 - (Page 16) “Soybean of the West” Camelina’s development is taking root in Montana by Lynn Grooms Camelina could become the “soybean of the West,” boosted by the efforts of two Montana-based companies working to develop the oilseed’s production in the High Plains and western states. Yielding between 1,200 and 1,500 pounds of oilseed per acre and some two gallons of biodiesel per 50-pound bushel, camelina has attracted interest as a new biodiesel feedstock. A member of the mustard family and domesticated in Europe, camelina has been around for thousands of years, says Don Panter, Sustainable Oils, Inc., Bozeman, MT. Its oil was used for cooking and fuel oil, and its meal was fed to livestock. It was largely replaced in Europe by rapeseed and canola. Until recently, not much was known about its fatty acid profile, says Duane Johnson, vice president, Great PlainsThe Camelina Company, Bigfork, MT. Great Plains is currently working with its partner, INEOS Enterprises, to establish production facilities in Montana to produce and supply camelina oil-derived biodiesel. Evaluating European Varieties Over the last few years, both of these companies have been evaluating the agronomics of camelina and look to expand its use in Montana and beyond. Great Plains has been working on improving varieties that originated in Europe and also is evaluating varieties that produce high yields and mature about a week earlier than other camelina varieties. One of these varieties has an oil content two to three points above other varieties and does well under warmer conditions, says Johnson, adding that his company has been testing 11 selec- Camelina seed (Great Plains photo) Response No. 161 16 First Quarter 2008
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