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  • Economics of oilseed crops and their biodiesel potential in Oregon's Willamette Valley

    Creator:
    Jaeger, William K. and Siegel, Ryan
    Abstract:
    This study assesses the economic potential of biodiesel production in the Willamette Valley for six oilseeds as potential feedstocks: canola, flax, camelina, yellow mustard, sunflower, and safflower. We evaluate costs and returns from feedstock production, oilseed crushing, and biodiesel processing. Our analysis is based on the best available information on...
    Resource Type:
    Technical Report
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    assesses the economic potential of biodiesel production in the Willamette Valley for six oilseeds as

  • Economic and social impacts of restoration : a case study of the Great Basin Region

    Creator:
    Satyal, Vijayanand H.
    Abstract:
    The last five decades of research in arid land ecology cites Invasive species as a source of imbalances in biodiversity through habitat destruction and reductions of native species through ecosystem alterations in favor of non-native species. Invasive species are known to damage not only the surrounding ecosystem but also cause...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Philosophy in Environmental Sciences presented on June 14, 2006. Title: Economic and Social Impacts of

  • Political economy and trade effects of invasive species regulation : the case of noxious weeds

    Creator:
    Min, He
    Abstract:
    Many non-native weed pests of food, fiber, and nursery crops pose threats to U.S. environment and agriculture. Noxious weed regulations play an important role in preventing the introduction and spread of non-native plants, thereby protecting the local biodiversity, environment and economic activities. However, these regulations could also hamper agricultural trade....
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health,” (ERS, USDA, 2003). The Plant