Articles tagged under: biofuels
A ‘Golden Opportunity’
Published August 31, 2023
Minnesota launched a new coalition to grow the sustainable aviation fuel industry. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says crop-based biofuels are the future of the aviation industry. "It's not going to happen overnight, but I'm incredibly proud that our agricultural industry…USB Invests in New Products
Published August 7, 2023
The United Soybean Board continues to look for new uses for products made from soybeans. USB director Lawrence Sukalski, who farms at Fairmont, Minnesota, says the projects include heating oil. “More and more states are making mandates for five and…Investing in Soybean Research and Innovation
Published July 21, 2023
The United Soybean Board met this past week in Niagara Falls, New York for their July board meeting. North Dakota farmer Ryan Richards is on the board and is excited to continue working to promote biofuels. “We work with and…Vilsack Defends RFS Decision
Published June 27, 2023
While announcing plans to increase the availability of domestic biofuels, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was asked about the recent EPA decision on renewable fuel obligations for the next three years. Vilsack said EPA’s announcement represents the largest biofuels production target…USDA Expands Biofuel Infrastructure Funding
Published August 23, 2022
USDA is now accepting applications for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. This program is expected to provide up to $100 million in grants for 50 percent of the cost of equipment for station owners to add or upgrade to…Biofuels Continue to Use A lot of Soybean Oil
Published June 27, 2022
Biofuels may become the largest use of soybean oil in the next few years, beating out the food and feed segment and exports. That’s according to an analysis from Agricultural Economics Insight economist David Widmar. In 2014 and 2015, biofuels…Vilsack: The Biden Administration Supports Biofuels
Published April 12, 2022
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told the Red River Farm Network the Biden administration understands the importance of biofuels in terms of dealing with current challenges. “This is an administration that has invested $700 million into the biofuels industry. I expect…Key Deadlines Coming Up in MN Legislature
Published March 20, 2022
With deadlines approaching in the Minnesota Legislature, Minnesota House Ag Committee Chair Mike Sundin says the last few weeks have been hectic. "Lawmakers are trying to get last minute items in and I've had to reject a few things in…‘Very Troubled’
Published February 4, 2022
The Renewable Fuels Association wants EPA to make changes to their proposed Renewable Volume Obligations for 2021 and 2022. In public comments to the proposed rule, RFA commended the EPA for their proposed volumes for 2022. However, the pro-ethanol group…