Biofuel News
Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Releases Farmer-Focused One Pager
The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition recently partnered with the Michigan Soybean Committee to develop a comprehensive one-pager for farmers. The one-pager highlights ASTM fuel quality standards and OEM approvals, providing additional assurance that biodiesel is a high-quality fuel suitable for use in farm equipment. About MiABC The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) helps support energy […]
Boosting Soy Demand Through Biofuels
An ag economist says soybean growers need more uses for their commodity. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says that’s due to decreasing demand for U.S. soybeans, which has been led by China seeking its supply from Brazil. “Remember, (China) spent a billion dollars plus building a port in Chile,” he said. “The goal of that port is to […]
Iowa Soybean: What Farmers Should Know About The Biodiesel Industry
Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen breaks down how recently announced renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and small refinery exemptions (SREs) impact the biodiesel industry and soybean farmers’ bottom line.
EIA Data Show Transportation Fuel Demand Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Five years after the COVID-19 national emergency was declared, gasoline demand, distillate demand, and jet fuel demand all remain less than pre-pandemic averages. Several factors are keeping demand, which we track as product supplied, below pre-pandemic levels. For example, increased fuel efficiency in the vehicle and aircraft fleets has offset increased travel, and demand for […]
John Deere Announces B30 Biodiesel Compatibility Across Engine Portfolio
B30 biodiesel is now approved for use in all Tier 4 John Deere Power Systems engines. Announcement supports John Deere’s commitment to advancing renewable fuels On August 26, 2025, John Deere announced the approval of B30 (30% biodiesel) use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines. This increases the previous approval of blends up to B20 […]
MiABC, Stakeholders Participate in American Great Lakes Ports Association Annual Conference
The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) was in Chicago for the American Great Lakes Ports Association’s 2025 Annual Conference last week. Technical Director Pete Probst and Sustainability and Outreach Director Bailey Arnold participated in two days of engaging sessions and conversations around the challenges and opportunities facing ports on the Great Lakes. Pete and Bailey […]