On July 6, 2026, the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) celebrated its fourth anniversary. Like the changing seasons, our coalition has experienced significant growth and change over the past four years. MiABC was established by the Michigan Soybean Committee and Michigan Soybean Association to unite Michigan’s advanced biofuel value chain—from farmers and fuel producers to
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America’s soybean farmers didn’t just adopt biodiesel—they helped create the industry. Through soybean checkoff investments spanning more than three decades, farmers funded the research, fuel testing, engine validation, market development, and policy efforts that transformed biodiesel from an emerging technology into a cornerstone of the nation’s renewable fuels industry. Today, those investments continue to pay
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized new technical guidelines designed to help farmers quantify and document greenhouse gas emission reductions associated with regenerative agricultural practices used to grow biofuel feedstocks. Alongside the final guidelines, USDA also released an updated version of its Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator, a tool that allows farmers to estimate
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Expanding access to biodiesel and other advanced biofuels, such as renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), starts with stronger connections across the supply chain. This week, the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) brought producers, fuel distributors, fleet operators, and industry partners together at ZFS Ithaca for its inaugural stakeholder meeting to discuss opportunities to
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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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the “Set 2” rule at the end of March, establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026 and 2027 that are unprecedented in the history of the program (farmdoc daily, April 16, 2026). We have been working through the implications of these historic RVOs
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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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has released its 2025 Sail & Sustain report, highlighting progress across a range of environmental, social, and governance initiatives, including expanded use of renewable fuels and shore power technology throughout its fleet. The report details advancements made under the company’s five-pillar sustainability framework, which focuses on environmental stewardship, safety,
The U.S. biofuels sector has experienced a significant improvement in market conditions during 2026, driven by stronger Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requirements, elevated petroleum fuel prices, and growing demand for low-carbon transportation fuels. One of the clearest indicators of this shift has been the rapid increase in Renewable Identification Number (RIN) values. RINs are compliance
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After several years marked by policy uncertainty, reduced production, and inconsistent market signals, the U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel industry is beginning to regain momentum following the implementation of record Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) biomass-based diesel volumes in 2026. Industry leaders say the stronger Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) are already encouraging producers to restart idled
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