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Technical Guidance for Regenerative Feedstocks Available

Published July 13, 2026

USDA has published a final rule outlining technical guidance to produce regenerative feedstocks. This rule will help determine the values for farmers and the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. Farmers who want to participate in the low-carbon markets will…

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GREET Model Updated

Published June 16, 2026

The Energy Department has updated its 45Z GREET Model. The updated version implements changes to prevent feedstocks from outside North America from qualifying for 45Z fuel production. It also includes more specifics for renewable natural gas from anaerobic digesters. Growth…

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SD Farmer Sees Value in Sharing Data for 45Z Incentive

Published June 13, 2026

It's taken years to pass and develop rules for the 45Z tax credit. This is a tax incentive for the production of low-carbon fuels and a potential new revenue stream for farmers. The administration is expected to release the 45Z…

45Z Details Expected Soon

Published June 5, 2026

A key component of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit is moving closer to completion. USDA's proposed feedstock rule is now under review at the Office of Management and Budget. The rule will establish technical guidelines for regenerative agriculture practices…

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Benefiting From 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit

Published May 28, 2026

BASF and Arva have announced a strategic collaboration to help biofuel producers and farmers capture the value of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The two companies will connect biorefineries with verified low-carbon intensity grain while farmers can potentially…

Traceabilty Platform Provides Access to Potential Market Premiums

Published February 9, 2026

The Treasury Department and the IRS have released guidance for the Section 45Z tax credit. Fargo-based Bushel is working with Verity Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of the GEVO ethanol facility in Richardton, North Dakota. Bushel CEO Jake Joraanstad says…

Censky: 45Z Guidance Brings Certainty to Biofuels

Published February 3, 2026

American Soybean Association CEO Steve Censky says new federal guidance on the 45Z biofuel tax credit could provide much-needed certainty for biodiesel and renewable diesel producers. Speaking at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo in West Fargo, Censky said the…

Timely Action Sought for 45Z Production Credit

Published December 23, 2025

Four House Republicans, including Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach and South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson, are asking the Treasury Department to prioritize the final rulemaking for the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit. The lawmakers said stakeholders are already making operational and…

Grassley: Delayed Rules Stall Biodiesel Markets

Published December 17, 2025

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is urging federal agencies to expedite the implementation of long-delayed biofuel rules, stating that continued uncertainty is harming farmers and biodiesel producers. Grassley points to pending guidance from the Treasury Department on the 45Z Clean Fuel…

House Members Push Treasury to Act on 45Z

Published October 29, 2025

A bipartisan group of 25 House members has sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, seeking final guidance for the 45Z clean fuel production credit. Despite having more than three years to develop and publish this guidance, the Treasury…

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Technical Guidance for Regenerative Feedstocks Available

GREET Model Updated

SD Farmer Sees Value in Sharing Data for 45Z Incentive

45Z Details Expected Soon

Benefiting From 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit

Traceabilty Platform Provides Access to Potential Market Premiums

Censky: 45Z Guidance Brings Certainty to Biofuels

Timely Action Sought for 45Z Production Credit

Grassley: Delayed Rules Stall Biodiesel Markets

House Members Push Treasury to Act on 45Z

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