Neste on March 16 issued a statement stressing the is currently not aware of any verified cases of fraud (i.e. mislabeling or fraudulent mixing of raw materials) that would be directly connected to Neste’s raw material sourcing.
Nearly two dozen federal lawmakers are urging Treasury to ensure its final rule to implement the 45Z clean fuel production credit recognizes the ability of a wide array of on-farm practices to produce lower-carbon biofuel feedstocks.
The USDA reduced its forecast for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released March 10. The expected price for soybean oil was revised up.
A newly released independent economic impact study finds that biomanufacturing projects located in Biofuel Development Opportunity (BDO) Zones generate substantial and repeatable economic benefits.
Aligned Energy Pte Ltd. and Phi Earth Technologies Pte. Ltd. have signed a non-binding MOU to undertake a structured pilot program designed to evaluate the commercial viability of an integrated biofuel feedstock system.
U.S. biofuel producers consumed 30.569 billion pounds of feedstock in December, up 4% when compared to the previous month, but down slightly when compared to December 2024, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Feb. 27.
The USDA on Feb. 23 opened enrollment for its Farmer Bridge Assistance program, which is providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs.
The USDA on Feb. 19 released its Grains and Oilseed Outlook, predicting an increase in soybean production and planted acres for 2026-'27. The volume of soybean oil used for biofuel production is expected to increase approximately 17%.
Bayer on Feb. 19 announced the launch of newgold seed, its first multi-crop seed brand developed specifically for low-carbon intensity crops, designed to help farmers participate directly in the fast-growing biofuels market.
The House Committee on Agriculture on Feb. 13 released a draft Farm Bill that includes provisions that aim to expand the use of biochar and encourage growth and innovation in the biofuel, bioproducts and bioenergy industries.
U.S. biofuel producers consumed 29.438 billion pounds of feedstock in November 2025, down approximately 2% when compared to both the previous month and November 2024, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The USDA maintained its outlook for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Feb. 12. The outlook for season-average soybean oil prices was also unchanged.
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.
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.
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.
Bunge’s Brazilian operation has become the first company to certify soybeans for use in the production of SAF under the ISCC CORSIA PLUS protocol, an advanced certification recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
The USDA on Dec. 31 announced the per-acre payment rates for $11 billion of the $12 billion farm aid package announced in December. U.S. corn, soybean and sorghum farmers will receive respective per-acre payments of $44.36, $30.88, and $48.11.
The USDA reduced its forecast for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Jan. 12. The forecast price for soybean oil was unchanged.
U.S. soybean production fell by approximately 3% in 2025, according to the USDA’s latest Crop Production report, released Jan. 12. Soybean yields, however, reached a record high of 53 bushels per acre.
The question is no longer which fuel pathway grows fastest, but which sector secures the biomass first.
The U.S. EIA on Dec. 31 released data showing U.S. biofuel producers consumed 30.097 billion pounds of feedstock in October, up nearly 8% when compared to the previous month and up nearly 2% when compared to October 2024.
Biochar and localized biomass solutions offer a new way forward for managing orchard and other ag residues in the wake of California open burning bans.
Corteva Inc. and bp on Jan. 7 announced the launch of Etlas, their new 50:50 joint venture that will produce oil from crops – including canola, mustard and sunflower – for use in the production of biofuels like SAF and renewable diesel.
The U.K. Department for Transport late 2025 signaled it may be softening its stance on crop-based SAF. The agency is gathering stakeholder input that could provide a pathway to open the country’s SAF Mandate program to crop-based biofuels.
Comstock Inc. on Dec. 8 announced that one of its strategic investees, Bioleum Corp., acquired Hexas Biomass Inc., a global leader in the development and deployment of purpose grown energy crops and biomaterials
A new economic analysis finds that EPA’s proposal to assign 50% of the RIN credits to imported biofuels and biofuels made from imported feedstocks compared to domestic would strengthen domestic soybean markets.
The USDA maintained its outlook for 2025-’26 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest WASDE report, released Dec. 9. The estimate for 2024-’25 soybean oil use in biofuel production was revised down.
The USDA on Dec. 8 announced it will make $12 billion available in one time bridge payments to U.S. farmers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The payments are expected to be released by Feb. 28, 2026.
Clean Fuels Alliance America along with the California Advanced Biofuels Alliance submitted formal comments to the California Air Resources Board following the agency’s recent public forum on biofuels and land use change.
A study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and Farmers Fueling the Future finds that California’s ILUC assumptions for U.S. soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel are outdated lacking modern agricultural practices and current science.
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