Articles tagged under: biofuels
Trump Administration Pushes for Biofuels Policy Consensus
Published March 29, 2025
The Trump administration is urging oil and biofuel producers to collaborate on future U.S. biofuels policy to avoid past political conflicts over the Renewable Fuel Standard. Disputes over blending volumes and small refinery exemptions have long divided the industries. Recent…Biofuels Offer Boost for Farmers, But Policy Needed
Published March 2, 2025
For many farmers, biofuels represent a much-needed new domestic market for their crops. "There's huge opportunity with sustainable aviation fuel. It's not a fix that's going to change things tomorrow, but every day we get closer and it is just…Soy Leaders Urge Policy Action
Published March 2, 2025
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Justin Sherlock says we're long overdue for a new farm bill. "We've extended the 2018 farm bill twice now." There's a lot on the agenda for federal policy right now. We're still waiting to…Renewable Energy Growth Stalled
Published February 20, 2025
Karla Krabbenhoft, business development manager at Gevo, highlighted the company’s focus on renewable energy and the growing demand for low-carbon fuels during the North Dakota Farmers Union Evolution Ag Summit. "We're a company that focuses on renewable energy, producing ethanol…Evolution Ag Summit Highlights Biofuels and Trade
Published February 20, 2025
The 3rd annual Evolution Ag Summit took place Tuesday at the North Dakota Farmers Union in Jamestown, bringing together farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders. National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel provided a federal policy update, stressing the importance of…Biofuels Included in White House Executive Order
Published February 17, 2025
In an executive order issues Friday, the White House said the United States will use its national assets to grow its economy and reduce the dependency on foreign oil. Biofuels were listed as one of those resources.Biofuels Hopeful for Policy Shift Under Trump 2.0
Published November 16, 2024
During President Trump's first term in office, there was more focus on fossil fuels over biofuels. Former National Corn Growers Association CEO John Doggett is curious to see if that changes once Trump is back in office in January. "It…Future of Biofuels Uncertain
Published November 15, 2024
The future of biofuels remains a question mark. “The Trump administration was vocally very supportive of biofuels and production agriculture,” says David Ripplinger, bioenergy economist, North Dakota State University. “That didn't necessarily translate to pursuing ways in which the RFS…Expanding Biofuels Infrastructure
Published August 30, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program will award $3.3 million to service stations to expand the availability of higher biofuel blends. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said this investment helps lower emissions, save money for the driver and…