
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins
June 9, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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The government of Canada on Oct. 27 released proposed amendments that aim to update the country’s Clean Fuel Regulations by boosting support for domestically produced fuels, encouraging investments, and supporting agricultural supply chains.
Phillips 66 on Oct. 28 reported a profitable third quarter for its renewable diesel segment, with production averaging 47,000 barrels per day. Production and earnings were up significantly when compared to the same period of last year.
Emvolon Inc., an MIT-spinout commercializing technology that converts methane-rich waste gases into high-value liquid fuels, on Oct. 27 announced its Series A funding round, with participation from MassVentures, VX Ventures, andWagner Carbon.
The USDA and NASA on Oct. 24 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will strengthen USDA’s data quality and help ensure that American farmers and ranchers benefit from and have access to cutting-edge technologies.
USDA NIFA on Oct. 7 announced it has awarded $3.2 million in funding to six projects that support research on the social implications of emerging technologies. One of the projects focuses on biomass supply chains.