An ag economist says an increase in renewable diesel demand could disrupt the global food supply chain.

AgResource Company President Dan Basse says a rise in new renewable diesel production facilities will boost competition for soybean oil.

“This is done by incentives from California, Oregon, and Washington,” he said. “Today, they are offering about a $4 per gallon incentive to produce renewable diesel. This is why these plants are coming on so quickly.”

He tells Brownfield an additional 9 million acres of soybeans would be needed in the US by 2025 to help offset demand, but…

“I can’t find the extra acres unless it comes out of the CRP program,” Basse said.

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