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Michigan’s Clean Fuel Story: Built Local, Powered by People

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Michigan’s clean fuel story isn’t theoretical—and it isn’t imported. It’s local by design, rooted in the state’s agricultural strength, manufacturing know-how, and a long-standing commitment to practical solutions that work in the real world. Across Michigan, locally produced clean fuels—including biodiesel and other low-carbon alternatives—are made from Michigan-grown and Midwest-sourced feedstocks and delivered by regional

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Clean Fuels Conference Charts a Course for Marine Decarbonization

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At this year’s Clean Fuels Conference, a standout session titled “Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: Navigating Marine Opportunities” took center stage — offering a forward-looking, pragmatic look at how biodiesel and renewable diesel are poised to become essential tools for cleaning up marine transportation. Hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America in support of its educational

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Stronger Together: Momentum Builds During 2026 Clean Fuels Conference

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The Clean Fuels Conference brings together the full clean fuels value chain—fuel producers, feedstock suppliers, fuel marketers, fleets, policymakers, researchers, and advocates—for several days of discussion, technical insight, and forward-looking strategy. Hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, the conference serves as a central convening point for an industry focused on scaling biodiesel, renewable diesel, and

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USDA Data Shows Historically Strong Crush Despite Minor Slowdown

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U.S. soybean processors eased off October’s record-setting pace in November, but crushing activity remained historically strong, while soybean oil inventories climbed to their highest level in roughly a year and a half, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. National soybean crush volumes totaled more than 6.615 million metric tons in November,

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Bunge 1st to Certify Soybeans with Low Impact for Production of SAF

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Bunge’s Brazilian operation announced in December that it had become the first company to achieve certification for soybeans used in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production under the international ISCC CORSIA Plus protocol, which is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The certification was awarded to Bunge’s facility in Rondonópolis, located in Mato Grosso, following an audit conducted by SCS Global

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USDA Updates 2026 Research and Development Priorities

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled a new set of research and development priorities for 2026 on Dec. 30, including a renewed emphasis on expanding markets and identifying new uses for American agricultural products, particularly in biofuels and bioenergy. The updated priorities were formalized through a memorandum signed Dec. 30 by Brooke Rollins, which outlines five

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Policy Changes And New Demand Opportunities Create Optimism For 2026

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After months of uncertainty, new policies and market developments are creating a more positive outlook for biodiesel ─ creating good news for Michigan soybean farmers who supply soybean oil for biodiesel production. “There are many reasons to be optimistic about biodiesel going into 2026,” says Hanna Campbell, market development director for the Michigan Soybean Committee

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Treasury Must Seize Chance to Open Markets for America’s Farmers

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American corn and soybean producers are facing serious financial pressure. Trade policies under President Trump have driven up fertilizer and other input costs while simultaneously weighing down commodity prices. Compounding the problem, export markets may be slow to rebound as key trading partners, including China, increasingly source crops from Brazil instead of the United States.

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EPA Targets Q1 2026 for Release of Final Rule Setting 2026, 2027 RFS RVOs

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to finalize Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027 in the first quarter of 2026, according to a notice submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Dec. 15. The filing was made in response to a Dec. 8 court order requiring

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Report: Chevron Prioritizing Biofuels in Renewables Expansion

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Chevron is exploring a broader role in alternative energy, with biofuels emerging as a key area of interest, according to reporting from the Wall Street Journal. Speaking Tuesday at a WSJ-hosted forum, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth described the company’s strategy for selectively expanding into lower-carbon technologies, including hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, geothermal energy, and biofuels.

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