The United States currently trails Europe in biodiesel production, a researcher says.
"We are way behind," said University of Idaho associate professor and chemical engineer Bingjun "Brian" He.

The major feedstock in Europe is rapeseed, and 2,000 pounds can be produced per acre, whereas the U.S. can only produce half that amount, due to weather or soil conditions, He said.
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