Articles tagged under: biofuels

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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More Work Ahead for Biofuels

Published October 30, 2023

Minnesota Biofuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner addressed the Agri-Women’s Harvest of Knowledge Conference in Grand Forks on Friday., highlighting the organization’s work to potential for biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “We want to make sure that any clean…
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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…
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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…
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