Oilseed research has been conducted by CSU Crops Testing on the following species: Camelina, Canola, brassica carinata/yellow mustard, and other alternative oilseed crops.  We currently run variety trials for winter canola.

Camelina Trial Results

• 2012 Camelina Results (multi-location)
• 2011 Camelina Results (multi-location)
• 2010 Camelina Results at Iliff, CO (Dryland and Irrigated)
• 2009 Camelina Results at Iliff, CO (Dryland)
• 2008 Yellow Jacket, CO (Irrigated)
• 2008 Akron, CO (Limited-Irrigation)
• 2008 Akron, CO (Seeding Rate by Variety)
• 2007 Camelina Results at Akron, CO (Limited-Irrigation)
• 2006 Camelina Results at Akron, CO (Dryland)

Camelina

• Factors Affecting the Composition and Use of Camelina
• Camelina Sativa, A Montana Omega-3 and Fuel Crop
• Camelina: A Promising low-input Oilseed
• Improvement of Camelina Sativa, an Under-exploited oilseed
• Guide for Producing Dryland Camelina in Eastern CO
• Spring Camelina Production Guide for the Central High Plains

Alternative Oilseed Crops

• Alternative Oilseed Crops and Brassica Genetics
• Potential of Hemp Seed Oil

Straight Vegetable Oil

• Straight Vegetable Oil- The French Experience (Presentation)
• Survey of Straight Vegetable Oil Composition Impact on Combustion Properties
• Investigation of Straight Vegetable Oil as a Diesel Fuel Substitute- December 2008

Brassica Carinata or Yellow Mustard

• Brassica Carinata Production Guide

Resources

• Indian Brown Mustard Production
• Elsbett SVO Kit

Oilseed Reports

• Development of Oilseed Crops for Biodiesel Production Under Colorado Limited Irrigation Conditions- April 2009