Biofuel conference at University of Idaho considers how to meet demand

February 29, 2008

When it comes to making enough biofuel to satisfy the country's demand, the biofuel industry's reach exceeds its grasp.

There's no question, said Jon Van Gerpen, a researcher at the University of Idaho, the demand for biofuels has rocketed in the last two years.

In 2005, Van Gerpen said, about 75 million gallons of biofuel was produced. Last year that number jumped to about 350 million gallons.

By Kathy Hedberg - Lewiston Tribune