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Biofuels and ag groups ask EPA to set RFS volume

The vice president of federal affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the organization has been joined by several ag groups in renewing the call for the EPA to set increased Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2026. Kurt Kovarik says a letter to... Read More.

Cooper says biofuels can help ag navigate a tough farm economy

The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the ethanol industry can help agriculture navigate a down economy.  Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield there is a tremendous opportunity for ethanol. “Double down on renewable fuels,” he says.  “Double down on expanding the use... Read More.

New statewide biofuels tax credit could help farmers grow demand

The Indiana Senate has passed a bill that would give biofuel tax credits to fuel retailers across the state. Indiana Corn Growers Association President Chris Cherry says Senate Bill 254 would help increase demand for corn.  “It’s huge for Indiana farmers,” he says. “It... Read More.

RFA lauds USTR nominee’s comments on biofuels

President Trump’s pick for U.S. Trade Representative says support for biofuel producers would be a priority if he’s confirmed. During a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Jamieson Greer said he wants to target new markets for U.S. biofuels. Ed Hubbard, the Renewable Fuels... Read More.

BASF says climate-smart biofuels have longevity

A sustainability market development manager is bullish on decarbonization efforts continuing long into the future. Chad Asmus with BASF tells Brownfield 45Z tax credits allow farmers to be rewarded for their climate-smart efforts. “Low carbon intensity biofuels is not going away,” he says. “Looking... Read More.

45Z uncertainty hangs over biofuels industry

The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says around half of the country’s biodiesel production has been offline for close to a month. Donnell Rehagen says it’s primarily a result of uncertainty around the 45Z tax credit. “Because they just don’t know how to... Read More.

Biofuels integral to soybean profitability

A member of Clean Fuels Alliance America’s board of directors says biofuels are vital to his farm’s profitability. Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing at least a 13% or greater of the value of the bushel of soybeans attributed to biofuels.”  He... Read More.

Biofuels powering more than trucks

Officials say biofuels are cutting emissions in more than just truck fleets.  Bailey Arnold, director of sustainability with the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition, says biodiesel use is increasing in shipping fleets on the Great Lakes. “We’ve worked very closely with the Port of Detroit.” ... Read More.

Biofuels bring soybean sustainability

Many soybean farmers see biofuels as a major key to their sustainability.                    Illinois farmer Brady Holst, who also serves as a director with the Illinois Soybean Association, says demand from the biofuels industry has been a bright spot in the down ag economy. “The... Read More.