Interest In Biofuels Spikes As War With Iran Triggers Surge In Oil Prices
Rising oil prices following the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran are renewing global interest in biofuels, as concerns about fuel supply disruptions begin to outweigh longstanding debates over food versus fuel. The conflict has significantly impacted global energy flows, with roughly 20% of the world’s oil and gas typically moving through the Strait of Hormuz—an area […]
U.S. Soy Inside Innovation in Athletic Fields, Tracks & Infill
Athletic fields and tracks are embracing a new era of American-made high-performance sports surfaces that blend cutting-edge technology with plant-based materials, such as soybean oil grown by U.S. farmers. Oregon Episcopal School in Portland and Fresno State University’s Valley Children’s Stadium in California are examples of schools that have installed AstroTurf® RootZone® GT-B Blend, which in 2024 […]
ETF Webinar to Spotlight SCR and DEF Technologies and Address EPA Guidance and Current Industry Issues
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems and the use of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) have drawn renewed attention across the agricultural, trucking, and equipment sectors following recent actions and guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To help stakeholders better understand these advanced emissions control technologies and the evolving regulatory landscape, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) is […]
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, […]
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