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The State of Soy: Facing Uncertainty, Poised for Growth

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After what many in the industry describe as one of the most difficult years in memory, the soybean supply chain is looking to proposed federal biofuel policies as a potential turning point. For biofuel producers, prolonged uncertainty surrounding final regulatory rules—combined with another year of underwhelming volume targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)—pushed many

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Great Lakes Alliance For Sustainable Shipping Identifies Collaborative Opportunities With On-Road, Rail, and Marine Stakeholders

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Over the past year, the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS) has taken a closer look at how the St. Lawrence Seaway can better serve agricultural shippers while advancing sustainability goals across the region. The effort has focused on identifying both logistical constraints within the Seaway system and untapped opportunities for moving agricultural commodities

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New Analysis Finds California Land-Use Change Assumptions Vastly Outdated

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A newly released analysis is calling into question the assumptions California uses to calculate indirect land-use change (ILUC) emissions for soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel, concluding that the state’s methodology is out of step with current agricultural realities. The study, commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America and Farmers Fueling the Future—a biofuel research initiative led

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MiABC Presents On Advanced Biofuels at the Great Lakes Alliance For Sustainable Shipping Annual Meeting

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The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) was honored to attend and present at the Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping’s (GLASS) 2nd Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this week. MiABC’s Sustainability and Outreach Director, Bailey Arnold, delivered “Biobased Diesel 101”, a jam-packed presentation that outlined how biobased diesel fuels are produced, how they differ

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New Crush Plants and Trade Progress Position U.S. Soybeans for Major Upswing

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The U.S. soybean market is gaining momentum, driven by a bullish combination of renewed purchase commitments from China—following recent trade negotiations—and rapidly expanding domestic crush capacity. Together, these forces have analysts watching for a potential breakout. According to University of Minnesota (UMn) grain market economist Ed Usset, the latest report from the National Oilseed Processors

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Weathering Uncertainty: StoneX Talks Markets, Biofuels And The Road Ahead With Iowa Soybean

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If there’s anything certain in today’s farm economy, it’s uncertainty. From government shutdowns to evolving trade patterns and delays in renewable fuel policy, agricultural markets are confronting a steady stream of challenges. In a recent sit-down between the Iowa Soybean Association and Jake Moline and Cooper Carlson of StoneX, three themes dominated the conversation: input

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Federal Biofuel Policies Likely To Drive Demand For U.S. Corn, Soybeans

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The supply of U.S. corn and soybeans has grown over the past decade and is projected to increase further in the coming years. In the past, large supplies have been partly absorbed by both export markets and biofuel production. However, going forward, exports are unlikely to grow sufficiently to offset projected supply increases. Instead, demand

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Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Releases Farmer-Focused One Pager

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The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition recently partnered with the Michigan Soybean Committee to develop a comprehensive one-pager for farmers. The one-pager highlights ASTM fuel quality standards and OEM approvals, providing additional assurance that biodiesel is a high-quality fuel suitable for use in farm equipment. About MiABC The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) helps support energy

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