(Renewable Fuels Association) At a hearing today held by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Renewable Fuels Association endorsed EPA’s proposed reallocation plan to restore renewable fuel volumes lost to recent small refinery exemptions. RFA also continued its call for wholesale
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Back TO HOME4 Actions to Take before Chasing a 45Z Premium
by John Duff (Kansas Farmer/Farm Progress) Sorghum Focus: Field maps, fertilizer logs, scale tickets — start here to earn Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits. Remember, the clean fuel production tax credit belongs to the ethanol plant, not to the farmer
November 03, 2026 Read Full Article
More that $10 Million to Area Farmers: Marquis Delivers First 45Z Payments
(Marquis) Marquis is proud to announce that more than $10 million will be distributed to 350 participating farmers on November 2nd, 2026, as the first payment of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z). Through their 45Z program, Marquis has
November 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Texas GOP Congressional Members Threaten to Derail Farm Bill Talks over Ethanol Provision
by James Osborne (Houston Chronicle) A group of 15 Texas Republican U.S. House members is threatening to derail negotiations over the more than $1 trillion farm bill by fighting a provision pushed by Midwestern senators that the group says would hurt
November 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Alliance America Lobbies n Biofuel Bills
(Legis1) ,,, Clean Fuels Alliance America filed its third-quarter 2026 in-house lobbying report covering year-round E15 sales, renewable fuel volume requirements, maritime biofuel credits, and a biodiesel tax credit under S. 5583. The filing names five bills across both chambers: H.R.
October 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Understanding Octane Value
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October 29, 2026 Read Full Article
How Fall Fertilizer Affects 45Z Plans: What Farmers Need to Know About 45Z Before Applying Fall Fertilizer
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Before you jump into your fertilizer applications or tillage this fall, take a look to see if your local biofuel plants are planning to offer premiums for low-carbon grain next year. Farmers preparing to apply fall
October 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Governor Candidates Oppose Eminent Domain for Private Use
by Nik Wilson (KCAU9) The race for Iowa governor could deliver the final nail in the coffin for an issue that state lawmakers tried to address last year. In June of 2025, the Iowa Legislature passed a bill that would make it
October 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Texas House Members Push RFS Reforms as Senate Farm Bill Would Advance Year-Round E15
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With oil refining margins at an all-time high, a group of 22 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including 13 from Texas, are calling for reforms to the Renewable Fuel Standard if a farm
October 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Field Origin Helps Biofuel Producers Simplify Field-to-Fuel Compliance
(DTN/Globe Newswire) DTN and Veriflux join forces to create Field Origin, connecting existing field-level data with feedstock tracking and reporting -- DTN, a global data and technology company, and Veriflux, a compliance and traceability platform for renewable feedstocks and fuels, today announced
October 28, 2026 Read Full Article
San Diego Airport Advocates for National Transition to Unleaded Aviation Fuels
(Inside San Diego) San Diego is home to the nation’s third busiest public general aviation airport, with more than 370,000 takeoffs and landings each year. Located in Kearny Mesa, the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport has been in operation since 1937 and has
October 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Canada Proposes Changes to Support the Low-Carbon Fuel Industry Public Comment DEADLINE January 14, 2027
(Government of Canada/Environment and Climate Change Canada) The Government of Canada is helping strengthen Canada’s low-carbon fuel industry by proposing changes to the Clean Fuel Regulations. This will support domestic production and encourage long-term reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. These amendments
October 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Fueling Conversations The Conversations Shaping North American Biofuels — beyond the Headlines
(Peterson Solutions) The biofuels industry moves fast, and some of the most important conversations aren't happening in press releases or regulatory updates. They're happening at industry events, in customer meetings, trading desks, and policy discussions. Fueling Conversations is a new webinar series
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Green Plains Introduces Farm Forward to Turn Policy Innovation into Farmer Opportunity
(Green Plains) New initiative designed to help farmers share in the value created through qualifying farming practices and evolving biofuels policy -- Green Plains today (October 19, 2026) announced the launch of Farm Forward, a new initiative designed to turn policy innovation
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
CoBank Report Discusses Impact of 45Z Credit, High Fuel Prices
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank on Oct. 7 released its latest quarterly insights report, which discusses the impact of 45Z clean fuel production credits and fuel mandates on biofuel demand and highlights how soaring fuel prices are impacting the
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Valero Reports Strong Q3 Operations for Ethanol, Renewable Diesel Segments
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Valero Energy Corp. on Oct. 22 released third-quarter financial results, reporting record-high ethanol production volumes and a profitable three-month period for both its ethanol segment and its renewable diesel joint venture. Valero’s ethanol production averaged a
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Democrats May Gain Platform but Lack Power to Shift EV, Fuels Policy: Analysts
by Eamonn Brennan (S&P Global) EV adoption stalls amid policy rollback; Full hybrids surge as gas prices climb -- Democratic control of Congress after the November US midterm elections would give the party a larger platform to promote electric vehicles and challenge President
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Q&A: IMO Net-Zero Plan Unlikely by 2026: IBIA
by Gabriel Tassi Lara (Argus Media) The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will hold its annual convention on 10-12 November in New York, ahead of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s MEPC 85 meeting later in the month. Participants will be looking
October 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Farmers, Crushers Look for Continued Growth through Strong Biofuel Policy
by Sara Wyant (High Plains Journal) Oilseed processing plants are running wide open now and more processing facilities are in the works, creating improved economic opportunities for farmers and rural communities. Whether that momentum will be maintained depends in large part
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to C&D Wood’s Clean Fraction
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The US landfills tens of millions of tons of construction and demolition wood, yet gasification projects fail to utilize it as feedstock. The primary constraint is not reactor technology, but stringent purity specifications set by end
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Minnesota Ethanol Plant Helps Farmers Navigate 45Z Tax Credit Changes
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) An ethanol plant in southern Minnesota is working with corn farmers to understand how Clean Fuel tax credits can be mutually beneficial. Highwater Ethanol CEO Brian Kletscher says they are hosting producer meetings about changes to
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
More Haulers Get Breathing Room under Fuel Emergency
(Landline Media) An emergency waiver from hours-of-service requirements, issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, has been in effect since mid-September. That order remains in effect through Dec. 16, but was recently amended by FMCSA. Following a request from the Renewable Fuels
October 26, 2026 Read Full Article
UFOP: US Biofuels Policy Causes Canada’s Oilseed Processing to Grow
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) In Canada, rapeseed/canola demand from domestic processors continues to rise. Above all, firm demand for canola oil and meal is likely to result in less seed being available for export. The
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Standards 2026: Where US D4 Supply Stands against the Biomass-Based Diesel Requirement
by Robert Lane (Fastmarkets) How US biodiesel and renewable diesel production is tracking against its 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirement, what small refinery exemption reallocation could add, how the federal demand outlook has shifted, and what RIN prices and biodiesel
October 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Demand Rises on Mandates and 45Z Tax Credits
by Jacqui Fatka (CoBank) Market incentives are boosting soybean oil demand, but imports remain necessary to meet the biomass-based diesel RVO; EPA action on 2025 SREs lowered RIN prices, while plans to reallocate 100% of exempted volumes eased lost demand fears; Ethanol exports must
October 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Trump Ties Ethanol Boon for Farmers to a Marshall Win: ‘I’m Only Doing It for Him,’ Trump Says about Making Year-Round E15 Permanent
by Niels Lesniewski and David Jordan (Roll Call) ... (President Donald) Trump made the proclamation Monday while stumping for the embattled Sen. Roger Marshall, who’s trying to avoid being the first Republican in his state (Kansas) to lose a Senate
October 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Helping Farmers Generate Value from Their Data through Renewable Fuels
(John Deere) Precision agriculture technologies help farmers implement practices that improve their productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Now, new federal 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit guidance creates a pathway for certain regenerative ag practices to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of
October 20, 2026 Read Full Article
What the 2026 Midterms Could Mean for Engine, Vehicle, and Fuel Policy
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) For engine and equipment manufacturers, component suppliers, and fuel producers the most pressing issue is the need for certainty. With two weeks remaining before the November 3 midterm elections, control of Congress is closely contested. Voters
October 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the Composter’s Veto on Bioplastics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Certified compostable bioplastics face systematic rejection by industrial composters prioritizing finished compost quality over polymer degradability. Less than one-third of food-waste composting facilities accept bioplastic-coated paper, while rigid PLA and PHA items are frequently banned due
October 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Lawmakers Urge EPA to Clarify, Broaden RFS Eligibility for Marine Fuels
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and six of her colleagues on Oct. 15 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to expand Renewable Fuel Standard eligibility for qualified fuel used in marine transportation. The
October 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Public Hearing on Proposed Reallocation of Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions --- November 4, 2026 --- ONLINE
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) On October 13, 2026, EPA announced a proposed rule to revise the existing 2026 and 2027 small refinery exemption reallocation volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard program in response to a higher volume of 2025 SREs than
October 20, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Singapore as ASEAN Bioeconomy Hub
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Singapore has established itself as the premier bioeconomy hub in the Asia-Pacific region, hosting massive renewable diesel refining, expanding sustainable aviation fuel production, and growing biomanufacturing capabilities. The hub’s commercial viability relies on deep operational
October 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Bacon, Biofuels and the Ballot Box Set Washington's Fall Agenda
by Ava Brooke (Farm Progress) Legislative Watch: Farm bill talks resume; Save Our Bacon fight hits campaign trail; Diesel and RFS moves ripple into markets; USDA reorganization frozen. ... Fuel relief and biofuel policy reach into feed markets On Oct. 5, President Trump signed
October 18, 2026 Read Full Article
What Happened to Pennsylvania’s Hydrogen Hubs?
by Rebecca McCarthy (Inside Climate News) Backed by the federal government and bipartisan leadership, Pennsylvania’s hydrogen projects were supposed to create jobs and slash emissions. Now, they’re in limbo. Three years ago, hydrogen seemed poised for a long-awaited breakthrough. The Biden administration
October 17, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA: 3 New SRE Petitions Filed, 11 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 15 published updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that three new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed during the past month. A total of 11 SRE petitions are
October 16, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Further Delays 2025 Reporting Deadline for Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Public Comment DEADLINE November 30, 2026
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 14 issued an interim final rule to further delay the 2025 reporting deadline for its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) to March 10, 2027, as the agency continues to consider
October 15, 2026 Read Full Article
D.C. Circuit Judges Press EPA On ‘Retroactive’ RFS Cellulosic Fuel Waiver
(Inside EPA) A three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit is pressing EPA about whether it lawfully issued a “retroactive” waiver of cellulosic biofuel blending requirements under the renewable fuel standard (RFS) for 2024, questioning the agency’s freedom to act after missing
October 15, 2026 Read Full Article
While in Iowa, Administrator Zeldin Proposes 100% Reallocation for Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemption Volumes and Opens Markets for American Farmers Public Comments DEADLINE December 4, 2026
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) While in Peosta, Iowa, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced revisions to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” rule volumes to keep the historic and necessary volumes intact and increase target markets for
October 15, 2026 Read Full Article
DOE Updates Process for 45Z Fuel Production Credit
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wednesday (October 14, 2026) announced the Emissions Value Request (EVR) process for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit which provides a production incentive for certain feedstocks produced in the United
October 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Lawmakers Urge EPA to Deliver on SRE Reallocation Promise
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., and Nikki Budsinski, D-Ill., together with 37 colleagues, on Oct. 8 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging the administration to follow
October 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the Midwest Ethanol Cluster Transition
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Midwest holds ninety-four percent of domestic fuel ethanol capacity, but dense plant concentration has erased traditional local corn price advantages. Today, carbon intensity reduction serves as the primary value driver, with carbon capture and storage
October 12, 2026 Read Full Article
CFCC Publishes Reading of 45Z Chain-of-Custody Rules: Mass Balance Books Belong with the Grain's Owner
(Clean Fuel Credit Consortium) New CFCC article reads 7 CFR Part 2100 as keeping 45Z mass balance books with the grain's owner, and invites industry comment ahead of protocol v2. The Clean Fuel Credit Consortium (CFCC) today (September 30, 2026) published "Delivering
October 09, 2026 Read Full Article
CoBank: US Needs Feedstock Imports to Meet RVO
by Susan Reidy (World Grain) Even after 17 months of record soybean crush, the US still needs imports to meet the higher renewable volume obligation (RVO), CoBank said in its latest quarterly report. Since the RVO was released in March, feedstock use
October 09, 2026 Read Full Article
PurFuels ® e-Free Premium Gas Now Available in West Palm Beach Florida
(Hyperfuels/epartrade) Hyperfuels is pleased to announce that the OMNI Transload Terminal now has supplies of PurFuels® 93 Octane Premium gasoline available for bulk loading. The gasoline is EPA compliant for all areas and is street legal. The gasoline uses Isobutanol as a
October 09, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA on Track for Exempted Refinery Volumes Proposal
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWird.com) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is on track to propose a plan to reallocate Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes lost due to 29 refinery exemptions granted in August. EPA reportedly sent a proposed rule to the White House
October 08, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Delivers Proposed Rule to Reallocate Waived 2025 RFS Volumes to the White House OMB
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 2 delivered a proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget regarding the agency’s plan to reallocate 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes waived via small refinery exemptions
October 06, 2026 Read Full Article
California’s Renewable-Diesel Advantage Is under Pressure: Diverted Renewable Diesel Threatens the LCFS Credit Bank
(OPIS) For years, California was the dominant destination for U.S. clean fuels. That position is changing. Renewable diesel is increasingly being redirected to competing state programs and international markets, while changing feedstock economics and regulatory requirements are reducing the LCFS value of
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Small Refineries, Big Consequences: What Exemptions Mean for Biofuel Demand
by Scott Gerlt (American Soybean Association) Small refinery exemptions can undercut headline biofuel blending numbers with much of the burden falling on biomass-based diesel. Since the enactment of the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2005, no single issue deriving from the law generates
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Seek Constructive Solutions to High Gas Prices
by John Luepke (Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company/The Journal) Suspending Big Oil from their biofuel blending obligations as proposed by Stephen Moore ("Three easy ways to reduce pain at the pump," Oct. 1) would not bring down fuel prices. Instead, it
October 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The RNG Gap Ethanol Can’t Afford to Ignore
by Chelsa Oren (EcoEngineers/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Renewable natural gas (RNG) developers have a supply problem, and ethanol producers have a demand they aren't allowed to use to solve it. Dispensing capacity hasn't kept pace with RNG production, and the market is
October 02, 2026 Read Full Article
US SAF Market Faces Policy Uncertainty as New Production Technologies Emerge
(Trade Arabia News Service) The US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market is entering a period of technological expansion and policy uncertainty, with new alcohol-to-jet (AtJ) and power-to-liquid (PtL) projects expected to shape production over the coming decade, according to IDTechEx. The research
September 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Trump Says He Has Reversed Biden-Era Fuel Efficiency Standards
by Mara Hoplamazian (Washington Sun) The federal government first regulated how far vehicles must be able travel on a single gallon of fuel in the 1970s, under conditions that looked a lot like 2026: high gasoline prices, blocked oil supplies, and
September 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Why This Quiet Tax Credit Could Spur a Clean Water Revolution
by Gil Gullickson (Wallaces Farmer/Farm Progress) Water Woes: Premiums gleaned by farmers who grow low-carbon fuels as part of Section 45Z of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could fuel unprecedented growth of clean-water farming practices. ... However, corn-derived ethanol and other biofuels
September 25, 2026 Read Full Article
How Soybeans Took Over the American Diet – Without Anyone Noticing
by Edward D. Melillo (The Conversation) U.S. farmers will produce a record-breaking harvest of 4.52 billion bushels of soybeans in 2026, according to projections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At 60 pounds to the bushel, that is roughly 800 pounds
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
5 Forces Reshaping the Ag Economy
by Lisa Foust Prater (Successful Farming) CoBank’s Jacqui Fatka shared challenges and reasons to be hopeful at the Women in Agribusiness Summit. -- Margins are tight and farm income is down, but the ag economy is cyclical, and there are reasons to
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Delivers Interim Final Rule to Further Extend 2025 GHGRP Deadline to OMB
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA has signaled its intent to further delay the 2025 reporting deadline for its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) as the agency continues to consider repeal of the program in its entirety. The EPA
September 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Roush Industries and CATAGEN Green Emissions Testing Bring Advanced Catalyst Development to North America
(Roush) Roush and CATAGEN Green Emissions Testing have entered a Strategic Alliance to bring CATAGEN’s advanced catalyst development and engine-free aging technology to North America. The alliance marks the beginning of a multi-year transatlantic agreement, bringing CATAGEN’s emissions testing technology into the
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
America’s Refinery Crisis Needs an E30 Hybrid Solution
by David Hallberg & Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) America’s energy challenge is no longer primarily about crude oil supply—it is about refining capacity and fuel production bottlenecks. Even with ample domestic oil production, the system is struggling to turn
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Diesel Disruptions Ripple through US Refining, Biofuel Markets
by Ana Hernandez and Carlos Castillo (S&P Global) US refiners maximize diesel production output; BO-HO spread plunges to seven-year low level; D4 RIN credits fall 16% amid price pressure Global supply disruptions have propelled US diesel prices higher, prompting refiners to increase output while
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
OPINION: Carbon Intensity Focus in Agribusiness Is Good for Planet, Consumers
by Jan-Willem Bode (Puro.earth/Quantum Commodity Intelligence) Every harvest already contains a carbon story. The fertiliser applied to a field, the tillage practice used to plant it, the way nitrogen is managed through the growing season — each of these decisions changes
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Group Targets EPA Waivers -- RFA Challenges EPA's Latest Round of Small-Refinery Exemptions in Appeals Cour
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The Renewable Fuels Association filed two legal challenges to the Trump administration's granting of small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard, three weeks after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted exemptions on Aug. 31, 2026,
September 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Regional SAF Distribution
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Small and regional airports will receive sustainable aviation fuel later and at higher costs due to terminal geography and volume allocation rather than airport equipment limitations. Jet fuel consumption is geographically concentrated, with six states accounting
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA: 2 SRE Petitions Filed, 8 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 17 published updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that two new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed in the past month. A total of eight SRE petitions are
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Ends Mandatory Farmer Funding of ESG Commitments in Dairy Checkoff
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) American dairy producers no longer subject to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) overregulation -- Today (September 17, 2026), U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to American farmers, announcing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
September 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Farm Bill with E15 Reported Out of Senate Ag Committee
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Senate Agriculture Committee met Wednesday for the first time in over a month to re-vote on the Agriculture Act of 2026 – the farm bill, including E15 – and pass it along party lines by a
September 17, 2026 Read Full Article
The Necessity of Feedstock Testing in an Era of Increasing Biofuel Production
(R.W. Helden Associates/National Law Review) As U.S. biofuel producers process record amounts of inputs, feedstock authentication is critical to vet suppliers, protect equipment and preserve reputation. -- As U.S. biofuel production ramps up to meet aggressive federal Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Farmer Documentation Key to Accessing Potential 45Z Benefits
by Jared White (Browfield Ag News) The CEO of Continuum Ag says recently announced updates to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit provide a clear path for farmers to benefit from incorporating regenerative ag practices. However, during a recent webinar, Mitchell
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Pushes Fuel Savings with Latest “E15 Now” Campaign
(Growth Energy) Launch includes grassroots outreach, advertising, and an installation on the National Mall that showcases E15 cost savings in the 35 states where the fuel is available WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, relaunched its “E15 Now” campaign
September 16, 2026 Read Full Article
You Have to Know Before You Go: 45Z and the New Geology of the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The bioeconomy is becoming a wildcatter. Because Section 45Z is teaching renewable fuels the same lesson that a century of expensive dry holes taught the oil business: What you produce matters. But what lies underneath determines
September 15, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA Seeks Political Control over Research Grants
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro) Colleges and universities are pushing back on Trump administration proposals that would give political appointees more say over grants. -- The federal government has long awarded agricultural research grants to universities based on set criteria, such as
September 14, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Cross-Sector Commodity Coordination
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Feedstock competition in the bioeconomy represents a massive arithmetic failure rather than a market working. Because individual producers forecast demand independently against a shared physical resource base, the sum of their assumptions quietly exceeds the real
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Driving Optimism for Commodity Prices
by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) An ag economist at the University of Illinois says he’s somewhat optimistic about the direction of commodity prices primarily due to demand prospects created by biofuels. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Nick Paulson says updated federal
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Canada Breaks Ground on Largest Carbon Capture Project, Creating Potential Opportunities for Agriculture
(Farms.com) New Alberta carbon capture hub could support low-carbon agriculture, biofuels, fertilizer innovation, and rural economic growth. Canada has taken a step toward net-zero emissions goals with the launch of construction on what is expected to become the country's largest carbon capture
September 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Pacific Environment and NTU Singapore Release New Study Urging Robust Fuel Certification to Ensure Genuine Transition to Green Shipping
(Pacific Environment) The study supports global maritime authorities in preventing greenwashing and fuel fraud -- Pacific Environment and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have issued a new study highlighting that strict and reliable fuel certification is essential to keep the global
September 10, 2026 Read Full Article
IRS Issues Notice on 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit to Support Domestic Biofuel Production and American Agriculture
(US Treasury Department Internal Revenue Service) The Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance on the Section 45Z Clean Fuels Production Tax Credit to empower America’s crop and livestock farmers, ranchers, and fuel producers across the country and help them access the
September 09, 2026 Read Full Article
New Study: Ethanol Holding Down Gasoline Prices during Iran Conflict
(Renewable Fuels Association) Blending ethanol into the nation’s fuel supply has helped to substantially lower gasoline prices during the ongoing Iran conflict, a new study for the Renewable Fuels Association shows. Prepared by George Hoekstra, a 35-year veteran of the petroleum
September 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Carmakers Have a New Idea to Boost EV Range: Add a Gas Engine
by Christopher Otts (Wall Street Journal) Hyundai, Ford and Stellantis are planning to introduce larger EVs with gas generators to solve range anxiety -- Hyundai, Ford Motor F -3.15%decrease; red down pointing triangle and Jeep parent Stellantis STLA -2.70%decrease; red down pointing triangle are
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Blending Reaches Record Levels in Gasoline
(Farms.com) Higher ethanol use in gasoline is helping drive fuel savings while supporting America’s biofuels and agriculture industries. U.S. gasoline is increasingly being blended with ethanol, with the average ethanol content exceeding 11% for the second straight month in June. Data from
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Federal Procurement as Bioeconomy Orchestration
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lever Federal procurement only de-risks bioeconomy projects when volume risk is enforceably transferred to the buyer in a form surviving appropriations lapses. Standard multiyear contracts are budgeting efficiencies that lenders cannot underwrite because they mandate termination
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Scientists Turn Mixed Plastic Waste into Clean Hydrogen
by Arlene Karidis (Waste360) Mixed plastic waste is nearly impossible to recycle, with billions of tons choking landfills and incinerators worldwide. Now scientists in California and South Korea have developed a unique, experimental method to manage this problematic stream. It’s designed to
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Truth about Ethanol - Review and Reply to Robert Bryce's Gusher of Lies
by Marc J. Rauch (Auto Channel (Originally Published June 13, 2013)) A Book That's Aptly Named for What It Is -- ... But in my personal research of ethanol, which includes purchasing a non-flex fuel vehicle so that I could experiment with
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Preparing for Feedstock Traceability: What Biofuel Producers Need to Do Now
by Roxby Hartley and Chelsa Oren (EcoEngineers/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Emerging discussions around feedstock traceability, particularly within California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) framework, suggest that producers may soon be required to demonstrate a much higher level of transparency in their supply
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Same Company, Different Elevators: Where Does USDA’s Mass Balance Begin and End for Regenerative Agriculture?
by Danielle Anderson & Kari Buttenhoff (Christianson/Biodiesel Magazine) As the USDA’s regenerative agricultural feedstock framework moves toward implementation under the 45Z clean fuel production credit, attention is growing towards reallocating reduced-carbon intensity (CI) feedstock between separately located, but commonly owned elevators. While this
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF Growth Creates Opportunities for Agriculture, Aviation and Economic Development
(Global Aerospace Summit/Biodiesel Magazine) The future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will depend on strong partnerships among farmers, fuel producers, the aviation industry and government leaders, according to panelists participating in a discussion during the 2026 Global Aerospace Summit in the
September 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Markets Report
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) While challenges remain, Canada’s biofuels sectors are ripe with opportunities -- Canada's biofuels sector faces challenges but also significant growth opportunities, according to industry leaders. The wood pellet sector is concerned about potential surpluses due to U.K.
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Extends 2025 RFS Compliance Reporting Deadline
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) on Aug. 31 issued a final rule extending the Renewable Fuel Standard compliance reporting deadline for compliance year 2025 from Sept. 1, 2026, to Oct. 1, 2026. The delay
September 02, 2026 Read Full Article
We Need More Homegrown Fuel, Not Less
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol is a homegrown biofuel that lowers prices at the pump. Pull into any fuel retailer in the U.S. and you'll find that the option with more ethanol has the lower price. Unfortunately, certain
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Miller-Meeks Deserves Applause for Pushing for Certainty for Biofuels Producers
by Angie Holland/Kent Kaiser (Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity/Fort Madison Daily Democrat) Iowa’s agricultural and biofuel industries need clear, consistent federal policy to make long-term investments, create jobs, and compete in a changing global economy. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks should be recognized for
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Announces Action on 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions and Related Actions
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced decisions for 34 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program for 2025. In consultation with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), EPA reviewed and considered information
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
E15 Savings Show Value of Strong RFS to American Drivers
(Renewable Fuels Association) A recent report published by the Department of Energy found that E15 has been selling recently for $0.47 per gallon less than standard E10 gasoline on average, an 11.5 percent discount. The DOE report, which is based on
August 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Maersk Tests up to 100% Ethanol in Ships, Sees Global Fuel Market
by Gabriel Malheiros (Ângela Fernanda Belfort for Movimento Econômico/Datamar News) Maersk has tested ethanol marine fuel blends of 10%, 50% and 100% in ship engines and found that equipment on some vessels can consume the biofuel, according to Danilo Veras, the company’s
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
California’s Emissions Authority Is Cracking
by Alex Nieves (Politico) ... The Republicans’ bevy of resolutions is part of a larger effort to use the Congressional Review Act — a 1996 law that gives Congress the power to revoke agency rules — to undermine Democrats’ policy agendas. Trump
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Maritime Fuels: Will Corn Sail on the Love Boat or the Titanic?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... The NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) report identified three key areas to increase demand for corn—E15, marine fuels, and biobased products. We have all heard the promise of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
August 26, 2026 Read Full Article
NCGA Urges Revised Codes to Measure the Growing Bioeconomy
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) filed comments this week with the Office of Management and Budget, encouraging the agency to reconsider updates recommended by one of its committees to more directly capture the economic impact of
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Tax Credit: Actions Needed to Improve Federal Administration and Evaluation of Tax Expenditure
(Government Accountability Office) Carbon capture technology can reduce carbon in the atmosphere by storing it underground or using it to make products like concrete or jet fuel. The 45Q tax credit was created to incentivize development of this technology. But some taxpayers
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Unlocking 45Z: Why Your Tax Credit Depends on a Farmer’s Record
by Jayce Hafner (FarmRaise) ... I quickly learned that farms have two layers of value: the land itself and how we work it. Today, this “how” underpins the Clean Fuel Production Credit (Section 45Z), and farmer practice documentation will unlock this game-changing
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
US EPA to Extend Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline for Refiners
by Jarrett Renshaw and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA says it will announce extension in upcoming formal action; Agency aims to decide all pending small-refiner waiver requests by end of August; Small refiners sought waivers arguing it was too costly to comply with RFS The
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA: 4 New SRE Petitions Filed, 40 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Aug. 20 published updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that four new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions were filed under the program during the past month. A total of 40 SRE
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
In Bid to Cut Prices, EPA Issues Waiver Ending ‘Summer’ Gasoline Early
(Inside EPA) As the Trump administration seeks ways to reduce high fuel prices, EPA is ending the summer gasoline season early, issuing a waiver to states that allows sale of more-polluting “winter” fuel starting Sept. 1, rather than Sept. 15, while
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Judge Mulls California Challenge to Trump’s Air Waiver Rollback
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro E&E NewsPM) District Judge Beryl Howell expressed concern about agency overreach but also questioned whether she can even hear the case. -- A federal judge on Wednesday appeared torn during arguments in California’s lawsuit over the Trump administration’s
August 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Markets Report: Advanced Biofuels
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) ... To learn more about the current state and future of Canada’s biofuels, Canadian Biomass reached out to leaders in the wood pellet, biogas and advanced biofuels sectors to discuss what lies ahead. This article covers
August 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Podcast: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E15
(NACS) How ethanol blends higher than E15 may offer benefits related to emissions reduction, octane enhancement, agricultural economic activity and energy security. READ MORE; includes AUDIO
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Coalition Statement on the Extension of the Safe Harbor for 45Q Public Comment DEADLINE October 30, 2026
(Carbon Capture Coalition) On August 14, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced they have modified and extended the available safe harbor for taxpayers who capture and store carbon in dedicated saline geologic formations until such time as Treasury
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Thune Says Year-Round Higher Ethanol Blend Will Require Compromising with Small Oil Refiners
by Joshua Haiar (South Dakota Searchlight) The year-round sale of higher ethanol-blended gasoline, called E15, does not have enough votes in the U.S. Senate unless it comes with compromises for small oil refineries, said Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota. ... Without a
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Final CAFE Redo Coming Soon: The Auto Air Pollution Rule Cleared White House Review Wednesday.
by Jean Chemnick (E&E News PM) The Transportation Department is expected to weaken fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles soon, in yet another blow to former President Joe Biden’s pro-electric-vehicle policies. The final rule revising the so-called corporate average fuel economy standards
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
US Refiners Face RIN Crunch as Biofuel Mandate Outpaces Supply
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global) D4 RIN generation hits 43% of mandate by midyear; Refiners may cut gasoline supply or draw RIN banks; Zero biodiesel imports compound compliance pressure US refiners are confronting a potential fuel production bottleneck in the second half of 2026
August 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Congress Moves to Kill California’s Shipping Waivers, Port Communities and Businesses Will Bear the Consequences
(Pacific Environment) Yesterday (August 6, 2026), Congress introduced resolutions that attack two of California’s shipping waivers, the Ocean-Going Vessels At Berth and Commercial Harbor Craft waivers. For 50 years, the precedent set under both Democratic and Republican administrations is that the
August 12, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioprocess Data Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioprocess data is strategic infrastructure, but raw data without context is expensive noise. While most operators collect basic historian and LIMS signals, they suffer from delayed, manual data reconstruction. True competitive advantage requires building a “contextualized
August 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Mandates Give Extra Boost to US Jet Output
by Blake Del Papa, Matthew Cope and Anjali Shenoy (Argus Media) The boom in US jet fuel output driven by disruptions from the US-Iran war is getting extra help by the economics associated with biofuel blending in road fuels. US refiners have
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
USDA’s 2026 Unified Agenda Includes Biobased Product and Biotechnology Rulemakings
by Lynn L. BergesonCarla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) In July, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the Trump Administration’s 2026 Unified Agenda. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Unified Agenda includes the following rulemakings regarding biobased products and biotechnology: Technical Guidelines
August 10, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to the 45Z Policy Cliff
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although the OBBBA extended the 45Z clean fuel production credit to 2029, a critical tenor mismatch survives because SAF project debt requires 10-to-15-year horizons. The immediate economic blow is the SAF rate cut to $1.00 per
August 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Low Nitrogen, High Reward: Understanding the 45Z Opportunity
by John Duff (Farm Progress Kansas Farmer) Sorghum Focus: Conservation production practices could finally pay off with 45Z opportunities. But proceed with caution. -- At first glance, the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit should reward the production practices many sorghum farmers
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF: Spotlight On 45Z
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... But for companies targeting SAF production through alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathways, the recent decrease in value puts SAF producers at a competitive disadvantage. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 dropped the maximum
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
The Debate Over the Term “Bio”: Why the 2026 Farm Bill Threatens Consumer Trust
by Ramani Narayan (Michigan State University/Biofuels Digest) ... Yet, deep within the machinery of the 2026 Farm Bill, ... Section 9004 in Energy Title IX, attempts to redefine the term “bio”-a move that may sound like inside-the-Beltway semantics, but one that has
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
ADM Raises 2026 Profit Outlook as Biofuels Demand Surges
by Erin Ailworth (Farm Progress/Bloomberg) Crop trader's Q2 earnings beat expectations as company expands oilseed capacity. China soybean purchases and ethanol exports remain robust drivers. -- Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. raised its 2026 profit outlook for a second time, as the crop trader increasingly looks
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon-Negative Ethanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) By integrating on-site CCS, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable power, ethanol producers can engineer deep-negative carbon intensities (CI) of -20 to -50. However, the federal 45Z credit floors crop-based feedstocks at zero, meaning this deep-negative achievement earns
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
India Wasn’t First to Adopt Ethanol-Blended Fuel. A Comparison with 5 Countries
Akanksha Mishra (The Print) The US, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, and France rolled out ethanol blending policies and timelines, driven by objectives such as cleaner air and support for agriculture. Ethanol’s history as a fuel is almost as old as the automobile itself—from
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), Part 3: Reviewing the Potential Value
Zhangliang Chen, Kaiyu Guan and Jonathan Coppess (University of Illinois/farmdoc daily) Continuing the review of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, this article explores the potential economic benefit that could be created for Midwest corn and soybean producers implementing approved practices. Previously,
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
US Refiner Valero Says Tax Credit Overhaul, Registration Hurdles Have Slowed Biofuel Imports
by Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) Few registrations from foreign producers make meeting EPA mandates difficult, Valero executive says; Elimination of tax credits for imported biofuels also stifling imports, executive says; Economist disputes Valero claim that importer registrations are constraining 2026 compliance U.S. biofuel imports are
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
TEI Releases New Analysis on Mid-Level Ethanol Blends
(NACS/convenience.org) The research outlines opportunities and challenges associated with ethanol blending beyond E15. -- The Transportation Energy Institute (TEI) today released a new whitepaper, Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E-15, providing a comprehensive overview of the opportunities
July 31, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogenic CO2 Supply Agreements
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fermentation off-gas from existing ethanol plants offers the cheapest, highest-purity biogenic CO2 for e-SAF production, yet it is widely treated as waste. Securing this vital feedstock requires resolving carbon title and strictly assigning each ton to
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
California Refinery Closures Spur Fuel Plan Debate
by Denise Cathey (Argus Media) California officials face mounting pressure to maintain fuel reliability as planned refinery closures tighten supplies and increase reliance on imports, even as the state pursues its climate and transportation electrification goals. The California Air Resources Board (CARB)
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Weighs RFS Deadline Extension Amid High Renewable Credit Costs, Sources Say
by Jarrett Renshaw and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) EPA weighs extending Sept. 1 biofuel compliance deadline as refiners face high costs and market uncertainty; Delay could give refiners relief from high RIN prices and more time to plan compliance strategies; Extension could allow EPA
July 30, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Commits to Ruling on Remanded SRE Petitions by Aug. 3
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) In a court filing made July 28, the U.S. EPA announced it will issue a decision on two Renewable Fuel Standard compliance year 2024 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions filed by Alon Refining and HF Sinclair
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA Regulatory Silence on 2028 Biofuel Targets Risks Future Market Instability
by Evelyn Olson (OPIS Insight) The Trump Administration’s Unified Agenda, released on July 3, conspicuously omits the 2028 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume requirements (Set 3) from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2026 rulemaking agenda. The Unified Agenda is the government’s
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Applauds Progress on E15 Approval in California Public Comment DEADLINE September 14, 2026
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, applauded the California Air Resources Board (CARB) today for proposing regulations required to fully implement the state legislature’s approval of E15, a fuel made with 15% American ethanol that can be
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to ATJ and HEFA Cost Parity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) sustainable aviation fuel can achieve cost parity with HEFA, but only through a specific stacking architecture, not as a general pathway property. To cross the cost threshold, developers must rigorously stack certified low-carbon intensity
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
Biogas Outlook Is Bright with Marine Fuel, 45Z, Roeslein Says
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) Biogas is having a moment, with potentially hundreds of millions of dollars set to be unleashed with finalization of 45Z. An even bigger opportunity though is marine fuel, Roeslein Renewables says. READ MORE Related articles Biogas Market to Reach
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuel Boom: What’s Driving Record Soybean Crush, and Will It Fuel Higher Prices?
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Data shows soybean crush and renewable diesel output are hitting all-time highs, driven by strong domestic biofuel policy, while new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian tallow add fresh demand in the biofuel feedstock market. ... According to Susan Stroud, founder
July 29, 2026 Read Full Article
US EPA Approves Chevron Facility-Specific Fuel Pathway for CoverCress Oil under RFS
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Chevron received its facility-specific pathway approval for CoverCress oil in mid-July from the U.S. EPA under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program. CoverCress, a modified version of field pennycress, is a rotational cash crop that combines
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Monetization
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transferable 45Z credits reshape bioeconomy monetization, but they are not cash. Because they require buyers, complex diligence, and recapture indemnities, 45Z trades at a 5 to 11 percent discount. Defaulting to legacy solar or wind tax-equity
July 28, 2026 Read Full Article
Crapo Introduces Bill to End Costly CAFE Standards, Restore Consumer Choice in Auto Market
(Office of Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID)) Says CAFE standards have exceeded congressional intent, imposed costly, unnecessary mandates -- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and five Senate colleagues introduced the Restoring Affordability in Automobile Manufacturing (RAAM) Act, which would eliminate Corporate Average Fuel
July 27, 2026 Read Full Article
HF Sinclair Sues EPA over Biofuel Exemption Delays
by Elizabeth Elkin (Bloomberg News/Transport Topics) Energy company says EPA has delayed decisions on refinery exemptions from blending mandates -- HF Sinclair Corp. is suing the Environmental Protection Agency for continuing to delay a decision on exemptions from mandates requiring refiners to blend
July 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Congressman Bentz, Thompson, Merkley, Hyde-Smith Introduce "Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026"
(Office of Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR 2nd)) Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) joined Senators Merkley (D-OR), and Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in introducing the “Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026”. This bipartisan legislation intends to expand the definition
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Methane MRV in RNG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A renewable natural gas project’s carbon credit value heavily depends on credible methane measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV). The financial viability of deeply negative carbon intensity scores hinges on contested avoided-methane baselines and the complex reconciliation
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Year-Round Ethanol Push Collides with Senate’s Crowded Calendar
by Rachel Schilke, Elizabeth Elkin and Rachel Umansky-Castro (Bloomberg Government) A bill to expand sales of higher ethanol-blended gasoline got a legislative boost this spring, but disagreements between the House and Senate, as well as a crowded calendar, may slow its progress. Allowing year-round sales
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program Application DEADLINE August 31, 2026
Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowships are six-month, full-time (37.5 hours per week), hands-on professional development fellowships structured to engage Fellows in developing the evidence basis needed to meet future regulatory challenges presented by novel products of biotechnology. The Fellowships, which take place
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
CME Group Launches Sorghum Basis Futures to Meet Global Feed, Export and Biofuel Demand
(CME Group) CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch Sorghum basis futures. Trading is expected to start on August 24, 2026, pending regulatory review. Sorghum is a versatile commodity uniquely positioned to meet global demand from the
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to 45Z Compliance LCA
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Section 45Z allows producers to claim site-specific, actual carbon intensity (CI) values for higher credits, but this demands extensive data collection and verification. These substantiation costs create a fixed overhead that disproportionately burdens smaller projects, often
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Toyota, BMW, and Bosch Back Renewable Gasoline as Race for Net-Zero Cars Widens
by Jennifer L (Carbon Credits) ... Toyota, BMW, Bosch, and Repsol have started a six-month pilot in Spain. They will test 100% renewable gasoline in real-world driving conditions. About 20 Toyota and BMW production vehicles will use Repsol Nexa 100% Renewable
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
NACS Asks Federal Court to Reverse EPA Small Refinery Exemptions
(National Association of Convenience Stores) NACS argues exemptions are unwarranted because compliance costs are priced into the cost of fuel. -- In a federal court filing on Friday (July 17, 2026), NACS shared industry expertise on small refinery exemptions issued under the
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Republican Moves to Scrap 2009 California Clean Car Rule
by Alex Guillén and Alex Nieves (Politico Pro E&E Daily) The Trump EPA recently asked Congress to undo four more federal waivers underpinning California air pollution rules. -- Wyoming Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman over the weekend introduced legislation targeting California vehicle emissions
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
How to Optimize Ethanol Plant Operations in a Mature Market
by Hans Alwin (Motion & Control Enterprise/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With about 185 ethanol plants currently operating in the U.S.—most concentrated in the Corn Belt—the industry has entered a mature phase. New construction has slowed, and the competitive advantage has shifted
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
RINs in a Frenzy: Assessing the Record Highs --- August 18, 2026 --- ONLINE
Prices for Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credits used for compliance under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) have surged to record-high levels in response to the finalized targets released in March by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Obligated refiners and importers
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstock Prequalification
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fragmented global certification regimes demand multiple redundant audits for a single feedstock, multiplying administrative burdens without delivering incremental environmental benefits. Because verification costs are fixed per audit rather than volume-based, this fragmentation disproportionately burdens small and
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
EPA: 2 New SRE Petitions Filed, 42 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on July 16 released updated Renewable Fuel Standard data, reporting that two new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions were filed under the program during the past month. A total of 42 SRE
July 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Freedom to Choose? Not When It Comes to Fuels
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) ... The very idea that the ethanol and ag community needed to negotiate unrelated concessions to the oil industry in order to allow retailers and others to choose to use 5 percent more
July 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Major USDA Section 9003 Upgrades: De-risked Projects & New Lender Opportunities
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition/Biofuels Digest) For over two decades, the United States bioeconomy has possessed the technological ingenuity to replace fossil-derived fuels, chemicals, and products, revitalize rural economies, establish domestic energy independence, and challenge global competitors for
July 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuel Captures One-Third of Canadian Canola Acres
by Robert Arnason (Sask Today) The importance of biofuel to canola, and what that means for the crop, is pulling companies into the public policy arena. ... In Canada, there’s a lesser known but similar fact in the canola business — more than
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Washington Week Ahead: Graham’s Death Weighs on Senate/Ag Looms Large as Farmers Head to Capitol Hill
by Kim Chipman (Agri-Pulse) ... Corey Lavinsky, vice president of renewables policy at Calumet’s Montana Renewables, recalled (recently deceased Senator Lindsey) Graham’s strong support for the U.S. ethanol mandate under the Renewable Fuel Standard law. “At the 2015 Iowa Ag Summit, he
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
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