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  • A Comparison of Biofuel Market Potential in Selected Countries

    Creator:
    Patrick, Rozalyn St. Ann
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    Global population growth and dependence on traditional energy sources has created an interest in biofuels and other alternatives to traditional energy. The economic disparity between countries raises questions about their ability and willingness to create biofuel markets. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of specific factors...
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    Honors College Thesis
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     in  Selected  Countries.     Abstract  approved:       Penelope  L.  Diebel

  • RINs and biofuel mandates : comparing ethanol and biodiesel markets

    Creator:
    Ainsworth, Joel H.
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    The United States Congress set out to increase the blending of biofuels by updating and implementing the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) in 2007. The new mandate required that a combination of 36 billion gallons of ethanol, biodiesel, and cellulosic biofuel be blended annually, by 2022. To offset the cost of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ Penelope L. Diebel The United States Congress set out to increase the blending of

  • Net farm income and the role of water development projects

    Creator:
    Anderson, William J.
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    The recent 2013 Oregon State Board of Agriculture report identified several ways to improve agricultural income in Oregon. Recommendations to improve water development are at the top of the report's list of objectives. In this study, I analyze the relationship between net cash farm income (NCFI) and a cross-sectional set...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Abstract approved: Penelope L. Diebel The recent 2013 Oregon State Board of Agriculture report

  • Municipal Water Impacts on Steelhead Trout in the Gales Creek Watershed

    Creator:
    Smith, Haley B.
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    This capstone project is presented for the completion of Oregon State University’s (OSU) Master of Natural Resources Program. Water resource reliability in the Pacific Northwest is becoming less dependable, but population and municipal water demand is increasing. The Gales Creek Watershed and its tributary Clear Creek encompass 48,481 acres in...
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    Capstone Project
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    project. Penelope Diebel Ken Diebel Dana Warren Badege Bishaw Lynette de Silva Further

  • Methods for Eliciting Adoption of Alternative Agricultural Practices : Application to Climate Change

    Creator:
    Burkum, Kelsey
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    As the climate conditions in regions shift, research seeks to gain more understanding of agricultural producers’ behavioral choices specifically in relation to climate change and alternative practices. This research aims to compare elicitation tools to find the most appropriate method to elicit agricultural producers’ choices and attitudes toward changing production...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    Agricultural Practices: Application to Climate Change. Abstract approved: Penelope Diebel

  • Economic analysis of potential Camelina oil crop supplies in the Northwest U.S.

    Creator:
    Stein, Lukas
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    The demand for biofuels continues to increase due in part to government standards and promotion as well as the ambitious goals set by various companies and industries. Camelina is considered to be an ideal energy crop because of its low input requirements, suitability for marginal soils, and naturally competitiveness with...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Supplies in the Northwest U.S. Abstract approved: Penelope L. Diebel ABSTRACT: The demand