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Partnership Brings B100 Biodiesel Technology to Diesel Technician Training

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Optimus Technologies, Peaslee Tech, the University of Kansas, and the Kansas Soybean Commission are collaborating to prepare the next generation of diesel technicians for heavy-duty vehicles operating on 100% biodiesel. A new workforce development initiative in Kansas is bringing advanced biodiesel technology directly into the classroom, providing aspiring diesel technicians with hands-on experience maintaining and

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Clean Fuels Alliance America’s Winters Discusses Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, and SAF

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Paul Winters, Director of Public Affairs and Federal Communications at Clean Fuels Alliance America, joins Randy Ellington for a discussion on biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—exploring how these fuels are produced, transported, and used, as well as their growing importance in today’s energy market. The conversation covers everything from B20 and B30

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Clean Fuels Welcomes EPA’s Proposal to Reallocate 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced release of the Reallocation of Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions proposed rule. EPA is proposing to add supplemental volumes to the current Renewable Fuel Standards to ensure that the historic standards finalized on April 1 this year are not eroded by the small refinery exemptions granted on August 31. EPA

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Indiana Ag Policy Summit Coming To Columbus

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As Indiana experiences unprecedented growth in advanced manufacturing, data centers, and other energy-intensive industries, demand on the state’s electric grid continues to rise. At the same time, expanding markets for biofuels are creating new opportunities for Indiana agriculture, making energy policy increasingly important to the future of Hoosier farmers. These topics will take center stage

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MiABC Hosts Inaugural Stakeholder Meeting at ZFS Ithaca

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The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) recently welcomed stakeholders from across the state to its inaugural stakeholder meeting at ZFS Ithaca, Michigan’s largest soybean processing facility. The event brought together representatives from agriculture, renewable fuels, fleet operations, and industry to strengthen partnerships while highlighting the critical role Michigan soybeans play in advancing the state’s bioeconomy.

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Farmer Experiences Smooth Planting Season with B5 Biodiesel in the Tank

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This article continues Zach Schaffner’s biodiesel journey from tank cleaning through planting.  Read the first article in the series here. Blessed with a stretch of clear weather for timely planting, followed by much-needed rains, Zach Schaffner’s 2026 crops got off to a great start.  Another plus for this planting season: The Michigan farmer had a

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B20 Club: Suburban Communities Commit to Sustainability with Low-Carbon B20 Biodiesel

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Two Chicago suburban communities – the Village of River Forest and Village of Skokie – solidified their commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the B20 Club of Illinois. As new members, River Forest and Skokie join other Illinois communities and organizations working toward cleaner air and more sustainable operations by fueling with B20 biodiesel. Established

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ASTM Approves Updated Heating Oil Specifications to Include Biodiesel Blends Up to B50

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Revised standard supports expanded use of higher biodiesel blends in heating applications Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomes the approval of the latest revision to ASTM D396, the standard specification for fuel oils, which now includes new grades for biodiesel blends containing 21% to 50% biodiesel by volume (B21-B50). The updated specification, ASTM D396-26a, marks a

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Follow Michigan Farmer Zach Schaffner’s Biodiesel Journey

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As Zach Schaffner prepares his equipment for planting later this month, he has a new companion onboard – biodiesel fuel. The Michigan soybean grower is trying a B5 biodiesel blend for the first time this year, and he’s bringing us along on his biodiesel journey. Schaffner admits to being initially skeptical about biodiesel, influenced by

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EPA Releases Final 2026-2027 RFS Rule

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On Friday March 27, EPA signed and released the Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027. EPA made the announcement as President Trump hosted the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration. The volumes represent a historic change for the clean fuels industry, with EPA setting biomass-based diesel volumes that drive our industry rather than relying on overall advanced

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