Biofuel News
USDA Finalizes Regenerative Agriculture Guidelines for Biofuel Feedstocks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized new technical guidelines designed to help farmers quantify and document greenhouse gas emission reductions associated with regenerative agricultural practices used to grow biofuel feedstocks. Alongside the final guidelines, USDA also released an updated version of its Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator, a tool that allows farmers to estimate […]
Building a Stronger Biofuel Supply Network in Michigan Through Greater Education and Transparency
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 […]
MiABC Hosts Inaugural Stakeholder Meeting at ZFS Ithaca
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. […]
FarmDoc Daily: Impact of Final RVOs on Projected Biomass-Based Diesel Feedstock Use for 2026-2027
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the “Set 2” rule at the end of March, establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026 and 2027 that are unprecedented in the history of the program (farmdoc daily, April 16, 2026). We have been working through the implications of these historic RVOs […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Renewable Fuel Efforts While Advancing Sustainability Goals
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has released its 2025 Sail & Sustain report, highlighting progress across a range of environmental, social, and governance initiatives, including expanded use of renewable fuels and shore power technology throughout its fleet. The report details advancements made under the company’s five-pillar sustainability framework, which focuses on environmental stewardship, safety, […]
IATA Predicts SAF Production Will Reach Nearly 800 Million Gallons In 2026
Global production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is expected to reach a new record in 2026, yet aviation leaders say the industry remains far from the scale needed to achieve long-term decarbonization goals. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), worldwide SAF production is projected to reach approximately 2.4 million metric tons, or nearly […]