Prairie Farmers Anxious for Chance to Grow Wheat for Ethanol Plants

The Globe and Mail – Husky Energy Inc. is just weeks away from opening its second ethanol production plant, a major step in the Calgary-based company’s plan to become Western Canada’s largest producer of the biofuel.

But Husky’s determination to carve out a bigger piece of the ethanol market is also making it increasingly reliant on the region’s grain farmers to grow the feed wheat needed for production.

Some farmers and agriculture groups say they’re excited about the new business opportunity, but warn it will take time and government help to see real rewards.
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