…of advanced plant materials for biofuels. Over the course of this Administration, USDA has invested $332 million to accelerate research on renewable energy ranging from genomic research on bioenergy feedstock…
Funding for Bioeconomy Research and Development
…in the work needed to create advanced biofuels refineries. Under this Administration, USDA has supported efforts to build six new biorefineries to produce advanced biofuels in Louisiana, Georgia, Oregon, Nevada,…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…announced the joint investment of $10 million towards research that will drive more efficient biofuels production and agricultural feedstock improvements. These awards were made through the Biomass Research and Development…
Biofuels and Bioproducts
Integrating the Production of Biofuels and Bioproducts by Jonathan Male, Director, Bioenergy Technologies Office Non-food biomass such as the crop residue (the leftover material from crops like stalks, leaves, and…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…for 2017. The biofuels community commended the senators for their unwavering support for a strong and robust RFS and for sending a clear message to the EPA. “We want to…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…These changes strengthen traditional agriculture, be it promoting biofuels or bio-based products, improving animal genetics or even developing more plant varieties. Another example is the growing retail market for organic…
Quest to Convert Algae to Biofuel
…importance of developing renewable sources of fuels as alternatives for petroleum-based fuels for future generations. In order to advance the production of algal biofuels into a large-scale, competitive scenario, it…
Farm Bureau Delegates Chart a Course for 2016
…other farmers. Energy The delegates maintained their strong support for biofuels and the Renewable Fuel Standard. They also called for continued tax incentives to benefit biodiesel and other advanced biofuels….
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…step forward providing for continued growth in all parts of the Renewable Fuel Standard—advanced, biodiesel, cellulosic, and conventional—building on the Obama Administration’s and USDA’s commitment to biofuels and American-grown renewable…
EPA Improves Final RVOs
…by Congress, it is an important improvement from the proposed rule, and moves us closer to getting America’s most effective climate policy back on track and providing certainty for biofuels…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for funding under a program that supports the production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased product manufacturing. “This…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…forest products in the BioPreferred program, along with proposed changes to the former Biorefinery Assistance Program to assist in the development of cutting-edge technologies for advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals and…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
…of Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C. may now apply for up to $100 million in grants under the Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership (BIP). The funding is to support the infrastructure needed…
A New Program to Boost Availability of Gas With More Ethanol
Today Cathy Isom tells us about the new program that could make it easier for us to fill up our vehicles with more renewable fuels. Biofuels…