
Almond waste, which consists primarily of hulls and shells, presents both challenges and opportunities for growers. IMAGE: STOCK
January 8, 2026
BY Keith Loria
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The BDO Zone Initiative on Aug. 31 released its 2025 Annual Report, Building the Bioeconomy Infrastructure. The report documents the year the network moved from expansion to execution, with CAD $10 billion in announced biomanufacturing investment.
Allegany County Industrial Development Agency, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative have announce the issue of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Allegany County, New York, for 300,000 bone dry tons per year of low-risk woody biomass
The ASA is sounding the alarm over reports that small refinery exemptions for the 2025 RFS compliance year could far exceed previous government projections, delivering a major blow to domestic biofuel demand.
FatHopes Energy Sdn Bhd has strengthened its logistics capabilities with the acquisition of additional prime movers from Hap Seng Truck Sdn Bhd, marking another step in the company’s investment in biofuel feedstock infrastructure across Malaysia.
Sioux Metro Growth Alliance, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative issued a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Canton, South Dakota. The BDO Zone is the first rating in the state of South Dakota, rated for 700,000 bone dry tons per year of low-risk corn stover.