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Half RIN Policy Key for Soybean Demand

Published December 17, 2025

A new economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50 percent of the Renewable Identification Number credits to imported biofuels and biofuels made from imported feedstocks compared to domestic would strengthen domestic soybean markets “It actually puts a disincentive…

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…

Domestic Demand Seen as Better Option Than Exports

Published December 6, 2025

CHS board member Hal Clemensen, who leads the cooperative’s government relations committee, says Washington can do something right now to build demand for U.S commodities. "We would sure like to see E15 year-round; we've been working on that for years and…

Expanding Markets Key to Soybean Industry’s Future

Published November 21, 2025

American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland says U.S. soybean producers are cautiously optimistic as they work to meet export targets with China while also expanding domestic and global markets. Speaking at NAFB's Trade Talk, Ragland emphasized the importance of both…

From Field to Fuel

Published November 7, 2025

The Canola/Wheat Outlook and International Durum Forum brought growers from across the region to Minot. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says canola growers seem pretty happy with their yields. "We had around a 1,900-pound average, but we…

Cooking Oil Decision Could Have Huge Domino Effect

Published October 15, 2025

President Trump’s social media post suggesting a boycott on Chinese cooking oil has major implications for the U.S. soybean industry. However, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek says it’s biofuels policy issue, not a trade issue. "What has been…

Sherlock: ARC, PLC Changes a Win for ND Farmers

Published July 3, 2025

At Wednesday's ag roundtable event, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Justin Sherlock lauded the numerous agriculture provisions in the budget bill. "We're very grateful for Senator Hoeven and all the work done to include these key agriculture provisions in…

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…

Articles tagged under: biofuels

Half RIN Policy Key for Soybean Demand

Grassley: Delayed Rules Stall Biodiesel Markets

Domestic Demand Seen as Better Option Than Exports

Expanding Markets Key to Soybean Industry’s Future

From Field to Fuel

Cooking Oil Decision Could Have Huge Domino Effect

Sherlock: ARC, PLC Changes a Win for ND Farmers

Trump Administration Pushes for Biofuels Policy Consensus

Biofuels Offer Boost for Farmers, But Policy Needed

Soy Leaders Urge Policy Action

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