MSU Studies Renewable Packaging Made with Soy Tuesday, December 5 by Brownfield Ag News In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear about how farmers are investing in research to use soybeans as a petroleum replacement in food packaging. Dr. Eva Almenar with Michigan State University’s School of Packaging and Master’s student Adian McArdle discuss initial research steps. ...
Chevron REG targets renewable fuels production boost Wednesday, November 8 by Brownfield Ag NewsA biofuels expert says demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel is on the rise and it’s leading to a boost in production. Paul Nees, vice president of global supply and trading with Chevron Renewable Energy Group, says expanded capacity is needed. “One of the... Read More.
Dairy group pushes to save Renewable Natural Gas credits Thursday, October 26 by Brownfield Ag NewsA dairy group says proposed cuts to tax incentives for manure digesters would bring uncertainty to the on-farm renewable natural gas producers. Laurie Fischer with the American Dairy Coalition tells Brownfield a group of Senators wants to eliminate the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits... Read More.
Who should have authority in renewable energy siting? Friday, October 13 by Brownfield Ag NewsA package of bills introduced in Lansing this week by Democrats would shift approval of renewable energy projects from local authorities to the Michigan Public Service Commission. Michigan Farm Bureau’s Matt Kapp tells Brownfield their members are strong advocates for renewable energy, but siting... Read More.
2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit Wednesday, October 11 by Brownfield Ag NewsBrent Barnett will cover the 2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit in Altoona, Iowa on January 11, 2024. ... 2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit
Harvey County Commissioners Extend Moratorium on Commercial Renewable Energy Construction to Dec. 5 Tuesday, August 1 by Brenna EllerHARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Harvey County Commissioners have extended their moratorium on commercial renewable energy construction to December 5th. A six month moratorium was put in place by the Commission February 21st.During... Read More.
Renewable Energy Panel Discussion Friday, June 23 by Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield’s Carah Hart will cover the KC Agribusiness Council Renewable Energy Panel Discussion in Kansas City, Missouri, August 24, 2023 ... Renewable Energy Panel Discussion
Evergy Slashes Planned Renewable Energy Additions, Proposes More Natural Gas Monday, June 19 by Aaron NapierBy Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas’ largest electric utility has drastically scaled back its plans to add more clean energy over the next decade and will keep open its oldest coal plant for years longer.Two years ago, Evergy announced plans to... Read More.
Letter to the President asks EPA to support renewable diesel, biodiesel in new RFS rules Thursday, June 8 by Brownfield Ag NewsMore than 70 biofuel stakeholders are calling on the Biden administration to increase biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels volumes as the EPA is expected to finalize Renewable Fuel Standard volumes next week. Paul Winters with Clean Fuel Alliance America tells Brownfield the industry produces... Read More.
Opportunities for canola in the Renewable Fuel Standard Thursday, June 1 by Brownfield Ag News Canola-oil derived renewable diesel and other related biofuels now qualify as “advanced biofuels” under the Renewable Fuel Standard thanks to a determination by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency late last year. In this episode of Fueling Conversations, U.S. Canola Association Director Tom Hance explains how... Read More.
Governors push EPA to increase biodiesel, renewable diesel in RFS Thursday, May 25 by Brownfield Ag NewsA trio of Midwestern governors is asking the Environmental Protection Agency to substantially increase blending requirements for biodiesel and renewable diesel. Greg Anderson, a Nebraska farmer and a member on the Clean Fuels Alliance America governing board, says the proposal under the Renewable Fuels... Read More.
Renewable diesel an opportunity for U.S. agriculture Tuesday, May 23 by Brownfield Ag NewsThe CEO of the largest agriculture cooperative in the United States says he optimistic about renewable diesel demand from California’s low carbon fuel standard and what that means for U.S. agriculture. Soybean oil can be used to make renewable diesel. Jay Debertin with CHS... Read More.
