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Fuel Retailers Applaud Legislation to Extend Biobased Diesel Blender’s Tax Credit

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NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) are celebrating the introduction of the bipartisan “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026.” The “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026” would extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit through 2029 at the blender level. Taxpayers

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What the 2026-27 RFS RVOs Means for Farmers

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A newly finalized update to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is reshaping expectations across the biofuels value chain, offering clearer market signals for producers, fuel suppliers, and U.S. agriculture. After several years of uncertainty and policy lag, the revised Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 are widely viewed as

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USDA Outlook Points to 17% Rise in Soybean Oil Use for Biofuel Production

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its latest Grains and Oilseeds Outlook on Feb. 19, projecting a notable expansion in soybean acreage, production, and biofuel-related demand in the 2026–27 marketing year. Central to the outlook is a sharp increase in soybean oil use for biofuel, which USDA expects to climb by roughly 17 percent. USDA

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Why Renewable Fuel Policy Matters for Farmers, Fleets, and Emissions Reduction

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For nearly two decades, renewable fuels have played a steady—if often underappreciated—role in reducing emissions from the transportation sector. Unlike many emerging technologies that require new vehicles or fueling infrastructure, renewable fuels are compatible with today’s engines, equipment, and distribution systems. This allows them to deliver immediate emissions reductions while continuing to support domestic manufacturing,

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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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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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Rewriting The RFS Playbook: Projected D4 Biomass-Based Diesel RIN Generation For 2026-2027

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a trilogy of decisions for the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in recent months that represents some of the most significant regulatory developments for biomass-based diesel in the program’s history.  The vast majority of biomass-based diesel produced in the U.S. and used to comply with the RFS is

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Soybean Farmers Look To Sell More Product To Domestic Renewable Fuel Producers

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Some farmers are saying the market for their soybeans remains unstable because of the ongoing trade negotiations. One sign of their anxiety is that they are renting a record amount of storage space for their soybeans, hoping to weather out the current crisis, according to the president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union. “I’m hoping that

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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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