A new report out of the European Union extols the benefits of using crops to produce biofuels and essentially dispels the notion of food versus fuel. The report released from the nova-Institute and the European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA) says using “first-generation agricultural biomass, i.e. crops like cereals, sugar and oil plants, to produce bio-based energy and materials in Europe results …
Ag Secretary Highlights Pro-Biofuels Administration
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins headlined the 11th annual Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City this week, highlighting the Trump Administration’s work to benefit farmers and ranchers so far this year, including in the area of biofuels. Rollins noted that ethanol continues to be a focus of new trade deals, such as the recent $700 million commitment from the …
Biofuels Industry Reacts to EPA Reallocation Rule
Biofuel stakeholders generally reacted positively to the supplemental rule proposed by Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday that offers a reallocation plan to offset small refinery exemption decisions issued as part of the August 2025 SRE Decisions Action. EPA is co-proposing additional volumes representing complete (100 percent) reallocation and 50 percent reallocation for SREs granted in full or in part for 2023 …
Hearing Discusses Renewable Fuel for Ships
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss the Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, introduced earlier this year by Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). The legislation would open new markets for U.S. farmers and biodiesel renewable diesel producers by allowing them to preserve Renewable Identification Number credits (RINs) under the Renewable …
Corn Growers Fuel Ethanol Innovation in Ag Equipment
Support from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its state corn grower associations is allowing Clemson University and John Deere to move forward on Department of Energy (DOE) project that could increase the use of ethanol in agricultural equipment. The three-year effort, titled Development and Demonstration of a Low GHG Emissions Hybrid Power Module for Off-Road Vehicles, will develop …
John Deere Announces B30 Biodiesel Compatibility
This week as the 2025 Farm Progress Show kicked off in Decatur, Illinois, John Deere announced the approval of B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines, including tractors, combines, and application equipment. During the show, all John Deere equipment operated in the company’s Ride and Drive area was running on B30 biodiesel. Prior to …
Clean Fuels Says EPA SRE Decision Creates New Uncertainty
Making the announcement Friday on Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Environmental Protection Agency also indicated it would propose a supplemental rule in the coming month to consider reallocating the associated RIN gallons and address the impact on the recently proposed 2026-2027 RFS volumes. Clean Fuels Alliance America hopes to work with EPA to quickly finalize this …
NREL Releases 2024 BQ-9000 Biodiesel Assessment
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released the Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties for 2024, the eighth in a series of annual reports documenting the quality of biodiesel from U.S. and Canadian producers participating in the industry’s voluntary BQ-9000® accreditation program. The report was developed in partnership with Clean Fuels Alliance America and authored by Robert L. McCormick of …
Groups Comment on Proposed RFS Volumes
Biofuels stakeholder groups submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency last week on the agency’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027. American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings expressed support for the proposed record volumes, while noting a few targeted changes to ensure the policy continues to fulfill its mission of increasing the use of American-made …
Congress and Industry Recognize RFS 20th Anniversary
A bi-partisan, bicameral resolution was introduced in Congress to recognize the 20th Anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and its foundational role in strengthening the United States’ energy security, supporting rural communities, and growing the American economy. Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) led the resolution in the House, joined by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), Rep. Nikki …