Construction Begins On New Biodiesel Plant

Construction began Tuesday on a new biodiesel plant in Washington. The plant is expected to produce 30 million gallons of biodiesel a year and employ about 30 people. The facility will be primarily farmer-owned and use mostly soybean oil and some animal fat to produce the biodiesel. The plant becomes the 12th of its kind in Iowa. Six are in operation and six are under construction.