Commodities: USDA yield projections may be justified

September 29, 2015

BY Jason Sagebiel, FCStone

USDA: US wood pellet exports at 933,793 metric tons in April

By Erin Krueger

9 hours ago

Pellets Markets

The U.S. exported 933,792.6 metric tons of wood pellets in April, down 15% when compared to March, but up 10% when compared to April 2025, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on June 9.

By Erin Krueger

9 hours ago

Cellulosic/Advanced Sustainable Aviation Fuels Policy Feedstocks Advanced Biofuels

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on June 4 confirmed that release of the USDA’s feedstock guidelines to inform 45Z clean fuel production credit implementation “is imminent” with release scheduled for “this summer.”

By Erin Krueger

9 hours ago

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Business Markets Policy

The International Air Transport Association on June 6 announced its analysis shows global SAF production is expected to reach approximately 2.4 million metric tons (792.6 million gallons) this year, accounting for 0.8% of total aviation fuel use.

By Erin Krueger

June 01, 2026

Feedstocks

U.S. biofuel producers consumed 30.193 billion pounds of feedstock in March, up nearly 12% when compared to February and up 6% when compared to March 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 29.

By Illinois Soybean Association

June 01, 2026

Feedstocks Policy Business

Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., visited the Illinois Soybean Association’s headquarters in Bloomington on May 26 to meet with ISA leaders, staff, and Illinois soybean producers to discuss biofuels and other key issues impacting farmers across the state.

North American SAF Conference & Expo

August 25-27, 2026

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2027 International Biomass Conference & Expo

March 2-4, 2027

COBB CONVENTION CENTER | ATLANTA,GEORGIA

Now in its 20th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 1000 attendees, 180 exhibitors and 100 speakers from more than 25 countries. It is the largest gathering of biomass professionals and academics in the world. The conference provides relevant content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. In addition to abundant networking opportunities, the largest biomass conference in the world is renowned for its outstanding programming—powered by Biomass Magazine–that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale biomass production, new technology, and near-term research and development. Join us at the International Biomass Conference & Expo as we enter this new and exciting era in biomass energy.View More