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OFA-Backed Study Says Bioprocessing Projects Cheaper Than Thought

A new study suggests the costs of future bioprocessing projects in Ontario and Quebec are lower than had earlier been suggested.

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture partnered with a Quebec group to model supply chain costs for future projects.

Earlier studies confirmed ample crop residue supply, but cost projections at that time were high.

After two years of work with various value chain players, the latest study found efficiencies at every step of the supply chain.

The OFA-backed study will help set benchmarks for future operators involved in aggregating and delivering biomass.

It's developed a robust supply chain logistics model that gives greater reliability of farmers ability to supply feedstock to bioprocessors at the necessary scale and for a competitive price.

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Crash in Tilbury claims driver's life

Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

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Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.