Tag: biodiesel

Diesel vs Biodiesel

In recent years, biodiesel has been used more and more often instead of regular diesel fuel.  Soybean oil is a major component of biodiesel fuels for vehicles and heating oil.  Paul Freeman, a soybean producer from Starbuck, Minnesota, says it might be time to go all in on biodiesel. Freeman attended last week’s Clean Fuels…
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January 27, 2026 0

Clear Fuels Conference

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council has led a delegation to the Clean Fuels Conference this week in Orlando.  Paul Freeman of Starbuck is one of those in Orlando; he talks about the growth of biodiesel. Freeman explains why there is uncertainty. The Clean Fuels Conference wraps up today in Orlando.


January 22, 2026 0

Farm & Field Show (5/5)

Pat Halland – Gary, MN area farmer Blair Hoseth – producer near Mahnomen, MN Steve Dalen – Pifers Auction & Realty, Moorhead, MN Angie Peltier – UMN Extension Educator Julie Kolodji – USDA FSA Loan Officer Bemidji, MN office Darel Sip – Ada, MN area producer Whitney Pittman – MN Farm Bureau Membership & Marketing…
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May 5, 2022 0