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From Field to Fuel Tank: Farmers Can Help Drive Down Biodiesel’s Carbon Intensity

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American farmers have long played an important role in the growth of the biodiesel industry. Now, changes to the federal 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit are creating new opportunities to recognize how decisions made on the farm can influence the lifecycle carbon intensity of the fuels produced from agricultural feedstocks. At the same time, farmers

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Record Diesel Prices Highlight the Cost-Saving Role of Biobased Diesel

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Diesel prices have reached record territory in the United States, creating new challenges for trucking companies, farmers, construction firms, municipalities, transit agencies and virtually every business that depends on diesel-powered equipment. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the national average retail price for on-highway diesel reached $6.285 per gallon on September 14, 2026—surpassing the

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Ag Industry, Biofuel Producers React to SRE Decision

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The soybean and biomass-based diesel industries are responding to EPA’s latest Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) announcement with a clear message: protect the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard and ensure that exempted volumes are fully reallocated. EPA recently granted full or partial exemptions to 29 small refineries for the 2025 compliance year, removing approximately 1.76

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Iowa Soy: Running An Entire John Deere Fleet on Biofuel

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This video from the Iowa Soybean Association highlights a real-world demonstration of using B30 biodiesel across a John Deere farm equipment fleet during spring field operations. The project shows that farmers can significantly increase their use of homegrown, soybean-based fuel while maintaining the performance, reliability, and productivity required for demanding agricultural operations. The video emphasizes

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USDA Forecasts Record 2026 U.S. Soybean Crop as Acreage and Biofuel Demand Rise

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Soybean farmers and market analysts were eagerly awaiting USDA’s first farmer-surveyed yield estimates of the season ahead of the August 2026 Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports, released Aug. 12. But yield ultimately played a smaller role than expected in USDA’s early outlook for the 2026 U.S. soybean crop. Instead, a

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Goodyear Continues to Expand Its Use of Soybean Oil

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The United Soybean Board is recognizing The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for expanding its use of soybean oil across a growing lineup of Goodyear- and Cooper-branded consumer tires. Incorporating soybean oil into tire compounds helps improve tread flexibility in colder temperatures, enhancing traction on snow- and ice-covered roads while also delivering dependable grip in

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Feedstock Consumption Reaches Nearly 28 Billion Pounds In April

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U.S. biofuel producers used 27.97 billion pounds of feedstocks in April, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Feedstock use declined by nearly 8% from March, but remained 4% higher than April 2025, reflecting continued year-over-year growth despite a monthly slowdown. Corn remained the dominant feedstock, accounting for 24.07 billion pounds

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Farmers Continue To See Value From Industry They Built

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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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RSVP Now for MiABC Stakeholder Meeting and ZFS Tour

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Join the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) for a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, fuel marketers, fleets, policymakers, and biofuel advocates while gaining an inside look at one of Michigan’s leading renewable fuel operations. This stakeholder meeting and facility tour will provide attendees with updates on Michigan’s biofuels industry, opportunities to network with

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Celebrating Biobased Products Day: From Soybean Fields to Everyday Solutions

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Each year on March 8, we celebrate Biobased Products Day—a national recognition of the innovation, environmental benefits, and economic impact of products made from renewable agricultural resources. Established in the 2018 Farm Bill, the day highlights the importance of the USDA BioPreferred® Program and the rapidly expanding marketplace for products derived from plants and other

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