…significant leap that signals continued investment in infrastructure and strong policy support for biofuels. Despite this growth, the ethanol sector has generally maintained an average utilization rate of 90%, suggesting…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-16-25
…importance of protecting legal pathways for seasonal and long-term ag workers and the role labor contractors play in supporting California’s workforce. Next, the conversation shifts to biofuels. Josh breaks down…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…US export deficit, noting a projected $49 billion deficit in 2025, with soybean and corn exports showing stagnation. She also discussed the potential of biofuels, particularly ethanol, which saw a…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-03-25
…significant cabinet positions in President Trump’s administration, focusing on former representative Lee Zeldin as the head of the EPA. They delve into Zeldin’s stance on oil, gas, and biofuels, and…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
…Biden EPA over its tailpipe emission standards, which they argued were unfair to biofuels and forced consumers to buy only EVs. As for ending the Green New Deal, Trump’s pledge…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…conservation opportunities for agriculture,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Today’s action also builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic work to create greater opportunity for homegrown, renewable biofuels. From making E15…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the environmental impact of biofuels…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…Gackle underscored the USDA’s vital role in supporting soybean farmers and expressed interest in collaborating on issues like trade, biotechnology, and biofuels. National Sorghum Producers (NSP) Chairwoman Amy France praised…
Engine Technology Forum Urges California to Boost Support for Renewable Biofuels in Clean Energy Policies
…Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which ETF argues could restrict growth in renewable biofuels by introducing limits on production feedstocks. Separately, the CEC is revising the Renewable Portfolio Standard Guidebook, which…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
DepositPhotos image Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could drive significant growth in the U.S. biofuels sector, but the industry’s success will depend on favorable market and regulatory conditions. Agricultural feedstocks are…
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
DepositPhotos image Legislation introduced in the House and Senate would extend a new sustainable aviation fuel tax credit for biofuels for ten years and prevent foreign producers from accessing the…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
…will take over current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador later this year. Jacqui Fatka, the lead economist for farm supply and biofuels in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, says it…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues
Jacqui Fatka, Industry Analyst for Farm Supplies and Biofuels at CoBank, joins us to talk about trade and the decline in some U.S. ag exports. Each week we highlight essential…
The Race for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
…from the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), which held a webinar this week titled Putting a Price on Sustainable Aviation Fuel. OPIS Biofuels Director Jordan Godwin says the conversation around…