A University of Illinois Study says biodiesel from sugar cane is more economical than biodiesel from soybeans. The study indicates that oil cane with 20-percent oil in the stem could replace more than two thirds of the country’s use of diesel. The National Biodiesel Board’s Kaleb Little says the fact that a diverse portfolio of feed stocks can be used to produce biodiesel is actually contributing to the industry’s success.

He says just like corn ethanol is critical to the success and growth of cellulosic ethanol, soy biodiesel is important to the success of sugar cane biodiesel.

Little says biodiesel plants are using all their byproducts and feedstocks to grow the industry and looking ahead to future expansion capabilities.