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Building a Stronger Biofuel Supply Network in Michigan Through Greater Education and Transparency

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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

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MiABC Hosts Inaugural Stakeholder Meeting at ZFS Ithaca

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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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Expanding Biobased Diesel Production a Top Priority for Soybean Farmers in 2026

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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,”

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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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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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MiABC, Thumb BioEnergy Host Educational Tour

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The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) partnered with Thumb BioEnergy, the Michigan Soybean Association, and Clean Fuels Michigan to host an education session and tour of Thumb BioEnergy’s facility in Sandusky, Michigan. Participants were treated to a Biodiesel 101 presentation that covered what biodiesel is, what it is made from, how it is made, and

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