I find this interesting?

[cowman]

Over on Ranchers.net there is a post about how Cargill is investing in biofuel...made from animal fat?
Maybe our old cows have an energy value...just like our wheat and canola does?
Now I find that very interesting? Highland feeders biodigestor was doing some work on this and because I was slightly involved in a biodigestor project with Red Deer county I do know animal waste does have a lot of value? Maybe we'll be selling our old cows to make fuel or electricity instead of hamburger!
This whole bio energy thing is pretty exciting!

[farmers_son]

You said it, this bio fuel thing is very exciting. I think that is exactly the approach we farmers need to take. Bio fuels offer opportunities for cattle production too, not just the grain sector.

[Cedar]

OK, Cowman...I give up! I have looked and looked for this post at ranchers.net. Ummm...can you tell me where it is/what it is called?
Thanks

[cowman]

Cedar: It is the section "Bull Session" about 8 threads down under the title "Will we still need lean meat imports"...or something to that effect? Mike was the poster.

[joedales]

Maple Leaf Foods has opened a Biodiesel production facility using animal fat and renderings...

www.rothsaybiodiesel.ca if you want to read about the plant