Mustard Seed Could Soon Power Buses, Cars

KSBW-TV
10:09 a.m. PDT August 22, 2007

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Farmers in Santa Cruz are hoping to turn a common feedstock into gold -- all for a green cause. Mustard seed, which is locally grown in the area, is being used as a new source for biofuel. Corn and soybeans have been the most common source for biodiesel.

"It's just as good or better oil," said farmer Ken Kimes. "We're going to press this (mustard seed) and get the oil out of it. Then, the oil will go to Pacific Biodiesel, where they will make it into biodiesel."

The fuel will then be used to power buses, cars and farm equipment locally.

KSBW-TV, Monterey, CA, August 23, 2007