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New NACFE Report Highlights Critical Role of Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel in Freight Decarbonization

As the heavy-duty trucking industry works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) reinforces an important reality: reducing emissions isn’t just about changing vehicles—it’s also about changing fuels. The report concludes that evaluating the environmental impact of heavy-duty trucks requires a well-to-wheel approach rather than

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Engine Technology Forum Webinar: How Renewable Fuels Are Driving the Future

The performance and sustainability of engine technology depend heavily on fuel – its quality, supply, and characteristics. In this panel, leaders from fuel producers, engine and equipment manufacturers, and fuel chemistry experts will discuss the latest policy developments and connect fuel supply to fleet adoption and real-world use. The discussion will explore market dynamics, feedstock

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U.S. Biodiesel Production Surges as Policy Certainty Strengthens Domestic Market

U.S. biodiesel production climbed to its highest level in over a year, while imports effectively dropped to zero, signaling a major shift toward domestic supply as federal policy and market conditions realign. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, net biodiesel production rose 20% month-over-month in February to approximately 84,000 barrels per day (bpd), marking

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Clean Fuels Foundation Extends Application Deadline for Calabotta Education Grant

The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has extended the application deadline for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant to Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. The Foundation continues to seek passionate student scientists and researchers committed to advancing sustainability in biodiesel, renewable diesel and related fields.  Established in 2018, the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant provides a $3,000 award to

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The State of Soy: Facing Uncertainty, Poised for Growth

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

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

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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USDA Announces $7 Million For Advanced Biofuel Production

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced today that USDA is providing $7 million in payments to advanced biofuel producers across the country through the Advanced Biofuel Producer Payment Program, a component of the One Big Beautiful Bill. This round of funding is intended to boost the production of biofuels made from American-grown feedstocks.

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

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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Great Lakes Alliance For Sustainable Shipping Releases 2nd Annual Meeting Agenda

The Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping (GLASS) has released its agenda for the 2nd Annual GLASS Meeting, taking place on December 3rd & 4th at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This year’s program brings together farmers, agribusinesses, transportation leaders, and more to explore the innovations and partnerships shaping agricultural logistics in the Midwest. Agenda

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