Are there any feedstock producers for biodiesel in west Texas / North Texas out there? Me and some friends who are interested in growing rapeseed / jatropha or other high yeilds are trying to form a co-op in order to help promote the industry. Were new to this so any suggestions you have would help also. We have some small parcells of land south of Dallas and are looking at buying some more land in West Texas area. If your out there please let me know. Any and ALL cooments help.
"Strength in numbers."
Hello splitm -
I am not a farmer nor am I from Texas. I am the owner of FillmoreFuels.com and passionate about bio-diesel and increasing the marketplace. It is always encouraging to see others getting involved and looking for knowledge.
I am curious if you have looked into using Chinese tallow?
Wikepedia of Chinese tallow: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_tallow_tree.
"The Chinese tallow tree (sapium sebiferum) seeds produced contain approximately 40% - 45% extractable material. The oil yield per acre is 10 times higher than soy bean oil."
There are some difficulties that would need to be overcome and some cautions with cultivation such as is stated in this article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/02/020225084502.htm As this article points out, it is not hard to grow, but hard to contain. Chinese tallow can produce high amounts of oil per acre.
hello'
we are cultivator of jatropha in india and now going to start in texas the same cultivation of jatropha
we want to buy some cheap land for start the same you may join if you want
