Paper: Decarbonize agriculture by expanding policies aimed at low-carbon biofuels

Researchers propose planting cover crops after harvesting corn as a climate-smart practice that can lower the carbon intensity of corn and the ethanol produced from it. Photo by L. Brian Stauffer

October 10, 2025

BY Diana Yates, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Allen introduces Bill establishing federal assistance program for timber harvesters, haulers and landowners

By Office of Rep. Rick W. Allen

February 11, 2026

Pellets Policy Feedstocks

Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Ga., recently introduced a bill to establish a targeted federal assistance program to provide temporary financial relief to eligible forest product harvesting and hauling businesses impacted by significant market disruptions.

By BC Forest Safety Council

February 11, 2026

Feedstocks Pellets

The BC Forest Safety Council board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Cherie Whelan as BCFSC’s new chief executive officer effective April 1, 2026.

By South Dakota Mines

February 10, 2026

Business Feedstocks

South Dakota Mines is partnering with Idaho National Laboratory on two-year project focused on improving biomass drying. The project combines advanced AI developed by Mines with cutting-edge research at INL.

By U.S. Department of Energy

February 09, 2026

Policy

The DOE on Feb. 3 announced the chair and members of the newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee, a unified advisory body that will provide independent advice on complex scientific and technical challenges.

By Erin Krueger

February 04, 2026

Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., on Feb. 2 introduced the bipartisan Securing America’s Fuels (SAF) Act. The bill aims to reinstate the 45Z clean fuel production credit premium for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and extend the 45Z credit through 2033.

2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo

March 31 - April 2, 2026

GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN

Now in its 19th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 900 attendees, 160 exhibitors and 65 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

North American Biocarbon Conference

March 31 - April 2, 2026

GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN

The North American Biocarbon Conference, co-located with the International Biomass Conference & Expo, brings together the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies in one powerful, integrated event. By aligning biocarbon producers, biomass power generators, biochar innovators, carbon-removal buyers, project developers, and equipment providers with the broader biomass, biogas, CHP, pellet, and renewable-power industries, this co-located experience creates unmatched cross-sector engagement. Attendees gain access to expanded networking opportunities, dual-track educational programming, a unified expo hall, and a broader pool of commercial partners—all designed to accelerate the deployment of biocarbon solutions, scale climate-positive markets, and strengthen the emerging carbon-removal economy across North America.View More

Carbon Capture & Storage Summit

June 2-4, 2026

AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO

Capturing and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells has the potential to become the most consequential technological deployment in the history of the broader biofuels industry. Deploying effective carbon capture and storage at biofuels plants will cement ethanol and biodiesel as the lowest carbon liquid fuels commercially available in the marketplace. The Carbon Capture & Storage Summit will offer attendees a comprehensive look at the economics of carbon capture and storage, the infrastructure required to make it possible and the financial and marketplace impacts to participating producers. View More

International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo

June 2-4, 2026

AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO

Now in its 42nd year, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. As the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world, the FEW is renowned for its superb programming—powered by Ethanol Producer Magazine —that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol production, new technology, and near-term research and development. The event draws more than 2,300 people from over 31 countries and from nearly every ethanol plant in the United States and Canada.View More

Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel

June 2-4, 2026

AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO

The Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel is a premier forum designed for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, innovative techniques, and equipment to optimize existing production. Attendees will discover efficiencies that save money while increasing throughput and fuel quality. This world-class event features premium content from technology providers, equipment vendors, consultants, engineers, and producers to advance discussions and foster an environment of collaboration and networking. Through engaging presentations, fruitful discussions, and compelling exhibitions, the summit aims to push the biomass-based diesel sector beyond its current limitations.View More