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How Would Cap-and-Trade Climate Policy Affect Agricultural Producers in North Dakota? An Economic Analysis

Jiang, Yong; Koo, Won W. - Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North … - 2010

The purpose of this study is to examine the possible impacts of cap-and-trade climate policy on agricultural producers in North Dakota. In this study, we focused on carbon sequestration potential and production cost impacts of carbon prices, and explicitly considered farmer preferences and...

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Climate Change Legislation: Positive or Negative For North Dakota Agriculture?

Taylor, Richard D.; Koo, Won W. - Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North … - 2009

The United States House of Representatives passed a climate change bill entitled “The American Clean Energy and Security Act” in June 2009. The bill establishes a combined efficiency and renewable electricity standard which requires retail electricity suppliers to utilize 20% renewable...

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Structure of the Canola and Biodiesel Industries

Mattson, Jeremy W.; Wilson, William W.; Duchsherer, … - Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North … - 2007

The biodiesel industry in the United States has grown significantly in recent years. Production increased from 25 … million gallons in 2004 to an estimated 250 million gallons in 2006, and many new plants are being built. Most biodiesel in … biodiesel production. Characteristics of canola oil also make it an increasingly popular choice for human consumption. This …

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ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN NORTH DAKOTA

Vanwechel, Tamara; Gustafson, Cole R.; Leistritz, F. Larry - Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North … - 2002

The U. S. biodiesel industry is rapidly expanding due to energy production concerns, environmental concerns, and recent … legislation. The most common type of biodiesel in the United States is derived from soybean oil. Soybeans are a major crop in … North Dakota and could easily supply a 5 million gallon per year biodiesel facility. Potential market segments of a …

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