The USDA reduced its forecast for soybean production in its latest monthly Crop Production report, released Sept. 12. Record highs, however, are expected for both soybean yields and soybean production for beans.

Hyliion Holdings Corp. on June 29 announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with U.S. Energy to will place a 200kW KARNO generator at a U.S. Energy RNG fueling station to ensure reliable and efficient power at the site.

U.S. operable biofuels production capacity increased in April, with gains for ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on June 28. Feedstock consumption was down from the previous month.

U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 920,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in March, according to the June edition of the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 880,000 tons during the month.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS have issued guidance on how to register for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, encouraging fuel producers who may be eligible for the credit to apply for registration as soon as possible.

The government of Australia on June 13 announced it is seeking public comments on ways it can incentivize a domestic low carbon liquid fuel (LCLF) industry, with an initial focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.

Sevana Bioenergy on June 10 announced the acquisition of the Rialto Bioenergy Facility, a renewable natural gas (RNG) plant located in Rialto, California. The facility, previously owned by a subsidiary of Anaergia Inc., was purchased via a bankruptcy auction.

The USDA on May 23 awarded $83 million to 17 domestic fertilizer projects under the agency’s Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. Biochar projects located in California and Hawaii are among those that will receive funding.

The U.K. Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) on May 15 released a statement highlighting the ongoing importance of biomass power in reaching the U.K.’s net zero goals.

The New Mexico House of Representatives on Feb. 3 voted 36 to 33 in favor of a bill that aims to establish a technology-neutral clean transportation fuel standard that would reduce the CI of transportation fuels by at least 30% by 2040.