News and Updates

Here’s where you’ll find the latest news and information from the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition.

EPA Releases Final 2026-2027 RFS Rule

On Friday March 27, EPA signed and released the Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027. EPA made the announcement as President Trump hosted the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration. The volumes represent a historic change for the clean fuels industry, with EPA setting biomass-based diesel volumes that drive our industry rather than relying on overall advanced […]

Clean Fuels Foundation Announces 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant Winner

The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Janice Shiu the 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Shiu is a graduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, pursuing a degree in Computer Science and conducting research that applies statistical and artificial intelligence (AI) methods to improve the reliability and resilience of soybean and corn yields […]

Soy-Based Firefighting Foam Gaining Ground Nationwide

Innovation with biobased feedstocks continues to advance across industries, and the fire and safety market is no exception. For decades, firefighters have relied on foam retardants that proved effective in suppressing fires—but often came with unintended environmental and health impacts. A new solution is helping change that narrative. Enter SoyFoam™ TF 1122, a fluorine free, […]

National Biodiesel Day Celebrates America’s History, Future of Clean Fuel Production

iodiesel has been an early driver of clean fuel growth in America and a consistent foundation for farm and food security throughout the 21st century. On March 18, National Biodiesel Day, Clean Fuels Alliance America celebrates the industry’s resiliency and looks ahead to new opportunities for growth. “Biodiesel helped chart the course for today’s clean fuels […]

Watch the Renewables Academy Webinar Series Recordings

TRC’s Clean Transportation Solutions Team recently released a three-part educational series that brought together leading fleet operators, OEMs, and fuel providers to share real-world insights on solutions available today. Throughout the series, expert speakers highlighted how fleets are cutting fuel costs, reducing emissions, and maintaining uptime using low-carbon diesel fuel replacements and renewable natural gas—without […]

Celebrating Biobased Products Day: From Soybean Fields to Everyday Solutions

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 […]

Notice: The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) does not lobby or influence policy in any way. The policy interests of Michigan soybean farmers and biodiesel producers are supported by the Michigan Soybean Association and Clean Fuels Alliance America, respectively. All posts are shared for educational purposes only.

Scroll to Top