
April 9, 2026
BY Forest Products Association of Canada
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Casterra Ag Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., on March 31 announced successful commercial field trials in Brazil, highlighting castor oil as a compelling candidate for economically viable biofuel production.
The USDA on April 7 finalized a rule modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act regulations. The final rule consolidated seven agency-specific NEPA regulations into a single, department wide framework.
The Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on March 23 announced it has received a permit application from Highland Pellets related to the development of an adjacent biomass power plant with an integrated CCS project.
The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service on April 6 sent a letter to agency staff extending the existing administrative pause on the acceptance, processing and awarding of loan note guarantees for biodigester projects through the end of 2026.
The 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine and organized by BBI International, successfully concluded after three days of in-depth discussions, technology showcases, and high-value networking opportunities.