Articles tagged under: sustainable aviation fuel

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…
Top StoriesLatest NewsMarketsCropsPolicy

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…
Top StoriesLatest NewsAg BusinessPolicy

Delta VP: SAF Works, But Supply Is Limited

Published January 19, 2025

Many airlines have already pledged to use ethanol-blended fuels heading forward. If those airlines are going to meet their goals, Delta Airlines Vice President of State and Local Government Affairs Jeff Davidman said more sustainable aviation fuel will be needed.…
Top StoriesLatest NewsMarketsCropsPolicy

Markets, Weather Highlighted at SD Corn Conference

Published January 19, 2025

South Dakota corn growers gathered in Sioux Falls over the weekend for their annual conference. Markets and weather dominated discussions. "Two of the biggest unknowns when you're farming are the weather and markets, so we're trying to get a better…
Top StoriesLatest NewsMarketsAg BusinessCrops

More Flexibility for Climate Smart Farming Practices

Published January 16, 2025

USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…
Top StoriesLatest NewsMarketsAg BusinessPolicy

MOU Signed by Bayer and Neste for a Canola Project

Published January 9, 2025

Bayer and Neste have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly scale winter canola as a biomass-based feedstock for renewable products, like biofuels. Neste produces sustainable aviation fuel. Bayer plans to launch hybrid TruFlex winter canola in 2027 for the…
Latest NewsAg Business

Frustration Over ‘Slow Roll’ for the 45Z Tax Credit

Published January 7, 2025

The Treasury Department released preliminary guidance for the 45Z tax sustainable aviation tax credits on Friday. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad says more work needs to be done. "We saw the EPA and others slow roll the outcome of that policy;…
Top StoriesLatest NewsPolicy

Legislative Focus: Advancing SAF in Minnesota

Published December 30, 2024

Minnesota's legislative session begins on January 14th. House Agriculture Committee Chair Paul Anderson wants to promote and establish more research on sustainable aviation fuel. "There's a plant coming into Moorhead, which is great news," said Anderson. "That hopefully will give…
Top StoriesLatest NewsAg BusinessCropsPolicy

News Categories

Latest RRFN Podcasts

Country Morning
Country Morning Presented by CHS Ag Services
Thursday, Oct 8th, 2026
Agriculture Today
Agriculture Today Presented by CHS Ag Services
Thursday, Oct 8th, 2026
Market Analysis
Thursday, Oct 8th, 2026
Weather
PM Weather
Thursday, Oct 8th, 2026
This Week In Agriculture
Friday, Oct 2nd, 2026
TransFARMation
TransFARMation McKenzie Darling
Saturday, Mar 21st, 2026
Talking Conservation
Talking Conservation-Cover Crops Field Day
Friday, Jul 3rd, 2026
Ag Innovation News Presented by AURI
AURI - Ag Innovation News Podcast - Next Five Years
Wednesday, Aug 12th, 2026