Biodiesel
Proposed renewable fuel volume targets, electric vehicle’s seat at the RFS table and year-round E15 odds: Here’s everything you need to know about renewable fuel’s big week on The Hill.
EPA is facing a Nov. 30 deadline to propose 2023 renewable fuel blending levels as part of a negotiated deal with Growth Energy, which sued EPA for failing to deliver the proposed levels by the statutory deadline.
The GAO study released on Thursday found small oil refineries pay more than larger competitors to fulfill their blending obligations, showing EPA’s reason to deny refinery exemption petitions is inaccurate.
These funds—separate from the $500 million recently enacted through the Inflation Reduction Act—will be used for facility installation, retrofitting and pump upgrades, along with new equipment and buildings.
The reconciliation bill is heading to the House on Friday with many provisions on ag. Here’s what producers need to know about the Inflation Reduction Act.
A team of researchers is working to introduce genes that increase the genetic diversity of the plant and allow it to produce higher levels of oil, which could then be introduced in crops that don’t produce oil today.
Efforts to reduce emissions could support soybean demand.
BioUrja Ethanol Trading Manager Jordan Fife shared fuel blending insights on AgriTalk earlier this week while Rep. Axne questioned Build Back Better’s biofuel funding in a House Ag. Committee hearing.
Public policy to reduce carbon emissions is fueling demand for bio-based fuels.
Interest in renewable fuels burns bright and farmers will have some acreage decisions to make as production ramps up.