Industry experts and analysts say EPA’s finalized 2026 Renewable Volume Obligations could push soybean oil demand to record levels. Some project that biofuels may consume roughly half of all U.S. soybean oil production. Why it matters The increase gives new momentum to soybean crush expansion and renewable diesel production after what industry leaders described as
Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs Boost Soybean Oil Outlook Read More »
You’ve likely seen headlines about corn growers ramping up efforts to expand ethanol use in 2026. But soybean farmers are just as focused—and arguably facing an even bigger moment—as they work to grow demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “We are certainly working every day on both fuels demand and opportunities,”
Expanding Biobased Diesel Production a Top Priority for Soybean Farmers in 2026 Read More »
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
The State of Soy: Facing Uncertainty, Poised for Growth Read More »
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