Biobased Product News
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 […]
NAFA Collaborates with American Lung Association And USB To Advance Biobased Education For Fleet Professionals
NAFA Fleet Management Association is engaging with the American Lung Association and the United Soybean Board to expand access to continuing education opportunities for fleet professionals. Through this new collaboration, courses from the Lung Association’s Biobased Academy® are now approved by NAFA for Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) recertification credit. Supported by the United Soybean Board, […]
Gear Head Lube Takes Soy-Based Fifth-Wheel Grease Pads Around the World
When it comes to hauling tens of thousands of pounds across long distances, there’s no room for error. The fifth-wheel connection between a tractor and trailer is critical—and now, thanks to Iowa-based Gear Head Lube, that vital connection can be lubricated with a soy-based grease pad that is clean, easy to use, and now gone […]
American Lung Association, United Soybean Board Unveil Biobased Certified Facilities and Property Professional Course
Building, facility and construction leaders have an unprecedented new tool to bolster sustainability efforts and prioritize worker health thanks to another groundbreaking partnership between the United Soybean Board and the American Lung Association. Following the successful launch of the Biobased Certified Fleet Professional in 2022, the American Lung Association unveiled the Biobased Certified Facilities and […]
Midwest Poised to Produce More Biofuels and Biobased Products
Legislation in Congress would expand a federal grant and loan program that helps producers of biofuels and other biomanufactured products build and expand their facilities. A Congressional bill proposed by Midwestern representatives from both parties is aimed at spurring innovation in biofuel technology and increasing its production. The Agriculture Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act, or […]
Senators Klobuchar and Moran Introduce Legislation to Support Biorefineries, Production of Renewable Chemicals, and Biomanufacturing
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced bipartisan legislation to enhance the ability of the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Products Assistance program to support the development of biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased products. The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act will update the underlying loan guarantee program and restore a grant program to support […]