The Impact of Ethanol in the Southern High Plains of Texas

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

An ethanol plant in the southern High Plains of Texas has created jobs and boosted the local economy. The plant uses grain sorghum as a feedstock. In this publication, the importance of ethanol production and its impact on water supplies are examined. (7 pages)

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