John Plaza of Imperium Renewables said the new company hopes to produce biodiesel from winter canola grown in Washington. Rising prices for diesel fuel and gasoline are compelling farmers and researchers in Washington State and nationwide to take a closer look at using—and producing—alternative fuels such as biodiesel and ethanol. Trying to catch a renewed wave of interest in fuel alternatives ignited by rising petroleum prices and other factors, the state government is also jumping into the issue. Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire in March signed a bill approving a renewable fuel standard requiring 2 percent of the state’s gasoline […]