NASDA CEO Ted McKinney Sees Potential in SAF

Cindy Zimmerman

Former USDA Under Secretary and currently CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Ted McKinney is optimistic about the future of sustainable aviation fuel as a market for U.S. biofuels, provided they have the opportunity under the upcoming 45Z tax credit. “Our ethanol and our soy diesel and renewable diesel and all the folks that are doing …

Audio, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, Ethanol, SAF, technology

USDA Gets Climate Smart Farming Feedback

Cindy Zimmerman

The U.S. Department of Agriculture received lots of input from biofuels groups this week on how to prove the impact of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) net emissions estimates associated with the production of domestic agricultural commodities used as biofuel feedstocks, in response to a Federal Register request last month. The Request for Information is expected to …

ACE, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA, SAF, USDA

Corn Grower Testifies on Farm Financial Conditions

Cindy Zimmerman

The president of the Minnesota Corn Growers told the House Agriculture Committee Tuesday that farmers in her state and across the country need the support of a reauthorized and strengthened farm bill. “Unless conditions change, I believe we’re heading into a perfect storm, a storm that I don’t think will be fully appreciated until early next year when farmers try …

Audio, aviation biofuels, biofuels, corn, Ethanol, Ethanol News, SAF

Clean Fuels Intends to Sue EPA Over RFS Rule Delay

Cindy Zimmerman

Clean Fuels Alliance America this week delivered a formal notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for its failure to issue timely 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards. By statute, EPA is required to finalize volumes 14 months before the start of the compliance year; for 2026, that deadline would come at the end of October this year. On June …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Clean Fuels Alliance, EPA, renewable diesel, SAF

SAF Roundtable in Vancouver

Cindy Zimmerman

Representatives of the U.S. biofuels industry, including Renewable Fuels Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ed Hubbard, joined a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy roundtable in Vancouver, Canada recently on the sidelines of a USDA agribusiness trade mission. The U.S. Grains Council and Advanced Biofuels Canada hosted the roundtable that included remarks from USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural …

aviation biofuels, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Exports, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA, SAF, USGC

Iowa Grants Approval for Summit Carbon Pipeline

Cindy Zimmerman

The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) granted approval this week for the Summit Carbon Solutions base pipeline project in the state. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw applauded the decision, which follows a public docket open almost three years and the longest public hearing in the history of IUB. “Today’s decision creates monumental opportunities for Iowa farmers faced with …

aviation biofuels, Carbon, carbon capture, Ethanol, Ethanol News, SAF

SAF Coalition Welcomes Ten New Members

Cindy Zimmerman

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition this week welcomed ten new companies and organizations into its membership, bringing its total count to more than 50. Those joining the coalition include recognized leaders in energy, aviation, aerospace and SAF production. The SAF Coalition, founded in April 2024, supports policies that will expand the supply of low-carbon, commercially competitive SAF and create …

BIO, biofuels, Ethanol, Ethanol News, SAF

Sustainable Aviation Caucus Created in Congress

Cindy Zimmerman

Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) this week announced the creation of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus (CSAC). Co-chaired by Davids and Johnson, the caucus will work to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact and maximize its financial sustainability. By accessing federal policy, holding forums, and bringing together public and private partners, the caucus will play a key …

biofuels, biojet fuel, Ethanol, Ethanol News, SAF

45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit Guidance Issued

Cindy Zimmerman

The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance Friday for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. The guidance divides transportation fuel into two broad categories – sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and non-SAF transportation fuel and notes that a taxpayer must have a signed registration letter from the IRS “dated on or before …

aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, Ethanol, Ethanol News, SAF

House Farm Bill Includes SAF Provisions

Cindy Zimmerman

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 that advanced out of the House Agriculture Committee last week includes provisions for Sustainable Aviation Fuel under the Energy Title (IX). The title “(a)ffirms sustainable aviation fuel as an advanced biofuel” as seen in H.R.6271 – Farm to Fly Act of 2023. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition Executive Director Alison Graab …

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