

PHOTO: NRCS
April 25, 2017
BY Ann Bailey
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Oct. 23 was National Bioenergy Day, an annual opportunity to recognize the role biomass and innovative technologies can play in strengthening the U.S. bioeconomy. Bioenergy is a form of energy produced from alternative feedstocks called biomass.
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.
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.
The USDA on Oct. 19 announced plans to launch a new Harvest Fuel Relief program to provide $8 billion to U.S. farmers to help offset high fuel costs. The one-time payments will be funded through the USDA’s CCC and administered by the FSA.
CoBank on Oct. 7 released its latest quarterly insights report, which discusses the impact of 45Z clean fuel production credits and fuel mandates on biofuel demand and highlights how soaring fuel prices are impacting the farm supply chain.