Rubisco Seeds: North American Record-Breaking Canola in Washington State: 340 US Gallons of Oil Per Acre

PHILPOT, Ky. -- Nestled in the rolling farmland of central Washington is the small, un-assuming town of Odessa. Established in 1902, primarily by immigrants with central and eastern European heritage, Odessa’s economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. Despite being a low rainfall area (9-11 inches annually), the area is blessed to have access to deep-well water resources. Driving through the countryside, one sees a range of crops- from potatoes to alfalfa, and of course, the region’s staple, soft white winter wheat. In recent years, yellow fields of winter canola have become more common as farmers diversify rotations to supply Viterra’s mechanical oilseed crush plant in Warden, Washington. Read More