Biofuel News
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 […]
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 […]
This Tractor Runs on Soybeans Thanks to Michigan’s Amazing Farmers and Engineers
In this video, creator and educator Alexis Dahl takes viewers on a hands-on exploration of how soybeans are being used to produce renewable fuel for use in everyday agricultural equipment. Partnering with the Michigan Soybean Committee, Alexis spent time with farmers, engineers, and fuel experts across Michigan to show how soybean-derived biofuel can power a […]
Expanding Biobased Diesel Production a Top Priority for Soybean Farmers in 2026
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,” […]
Final 2026-2027 RFS Rule Enters Home Stretch
On February 25, the Environmental Protection Agency transmitted the Final 2026-27 “Set 2” Renewable Fuel Standard rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget for interagency review – a final step in the RFS rulemaking process. The transmittal was confirmed by EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Aaron Szabo at the National Ethanol Conference. […]