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Berkeley Lab: Watching the enzymes that convert plant fiber into simple sugars

A microscopy image of plant cells showing their rigid walls, which are given structure by cellulose. Rattiya Thongdumhyu/Shutterstock

February 15, 2024

BY Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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New study shows EPA ‘half RIN’ proposal would keep US soybean demand strong

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By American Soybean Association

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A new economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50% of the RIN credits to imported biofuels and biofuels made from imported feedstocks compared to domestic would strengthen domestic soybean markets.

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Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan.; Mike Flood, R-Neb.; Troy Carter, D-La.; and Tracey Mann, R-Kan., on Dec. 9 introduced legislation that aims to reinstate the 45Z clean fuel production credit premium for SAF and extend the 45Z credit through 2033.

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The USDA maintained its outlook for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest WASDE report, released Dec. 9. The estimate for 2024-’25 soybean oil use in biofuel production was revised down.

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