Biofuel

With Canada seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 megatons by 2030, the U.S. ethanol industry is eager to help Canada reach the goal.  The U.S. Grains Council says the U.S. ethanol industry last month visited Canada to tout U.S. e...

The Governors’ Biofuels Coalition is asking President Trump to support several changes to federal law to support biofuels production.  A letter signed by coalition chairman, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, asked the Trump Administration to change the fuel volatility limitations placed on E15 in current law.   F...

The National Farmers Union is praising President Trump’s stance and decisions regarding the renewable fuel standard and how it can help the U.S. economy.   NFU President Roger Johnson said the boon has been felt strongly in the farm and rural economies.   “...

Growth Energy says U.S. drivers have reached 500 million miles on E15 fuels.  In a statement released earlier this week, Growth Energy said the figure was based on sales and consumption data reported over the past 12 months by gasoline retailers.  Th...

USDA has announced $1.5 million for their Biomass Crop Assistance Program which pays landowners for wood waste that can be turned into energy or biobased products.   FSA’s Rod Hamilton said in the state of Washington this program is mostly for orchards that are pulling out their trees.   “...

A flight from Seattle to Washington DC made history Monday as the first commercial flight using renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals.  The alternative jet fuel was produced through the efforts of the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance.  Th...