Scientists discover a new way to convert corn waste into low-cost sugar for biofuel

Developing new and sustainable fuels and products from biomass, Professor Bin Yang works with members of his lab at WSU Tri-Cities. Yang led research into new, economically feasible production of sugar for biofuels. / SOURCE: WSU

May 9, 2025

BY Washington State University

USDA announces $180 million Seed Sovereignty Initiative to strengthen US agricultural security

By USDA

7 hours ago

Feedstocks Policy

The USDA on Oct. 6 announced a $180 million investment to launch the USDA’s Seed Sovereignty Initiative, a major effort to both strengthen U.S. agricultural security by protecting the plant genetic resources and enabling ag innovation.

By Erin Krueger

October 08, 2026

Pellets Business Feedstocks

New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority on Oct. 1 announced it is investing in five new wood energy aggregation facilities and four projects that aim to produce torrefied biomass and wood pellets.

By Greg Kutschke

October 07, 2026

Feedstocks

For qualified biomass facilities, properly processed railroad ties can provide a reliable supplemental fuel stream with useful heating value, established regulatory pathways and the potential to diversify supply.

By USDA

October 06, 2026

Policy Feedstocks

According to the USDA, President Trump’s executive order that lifts taxes on dyed-diesel is expected to represent approximately $640 million in combined federal and state savings across about 224.6 million harvested acres.

By Erin Krueger

October 01, 2026

Feedstocks

U.S. biofuel producers consumed 31.275 billion pounds of feedstock in July, up nearly 3% when compared to June and up nearly 7% when compared to July 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 30.

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March 2-4, 2027

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