Navigating the Evolving Policy Landscape for Low-Carbon Marine Fuels
The maritime industry is entering a transformative period as governments, fuel producers, ports, and vessel operators work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from one of the world’s most difficult sectors to decarbonize. Commercial shipping accounts for roughly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions today, and that share is expected to increase as international trade continues […]
DEWALT® Biobased Bar and Chain Oil Made with US Soy
Professional landscapers, arborists, utility crews, forestry professionals and homeowners may not realize it, but one of the newest renewable products carrying the trusted DEWALT® name is made in part from American-grown soybeans. DEWALT® Biobased Bar & Chain Oil was developed by DGP (formerly Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing) with support from the Ohio Soybean Council and soybean […]
Great Lakes Well-Positioned to Lead Marine Biofuel Adoption
For Michigan and the broader Great Lakes region, the growing use of biodiesel in commercial shipping represents more than an environmental milestone—it signals a significant economic opportunity. The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway supports one of the world’s largest freshwater commercial transportation systems, moving iron ore, aggregate, cement, grain, steel, petroleum products, and countless other commodities […]
Soy-Based Products Are Creating Opportunities for Farmers, Consumers, and the Environment
For decades, soybeans have been recognized as one of America’s most versatile crops, serving as a foundation for food, animal feed and renewable fuels. Today, however, a new wave of innovation is redefining what soy can do. From industrial lubricants and firefighting foam to construction materials, plastics and consumer products, soybeans are increasingly replacing petroleum-derived […]
Biomass-based Diesel Production Hits All-Time High
New federal data released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demonstrates that America’s biomass-based diesel industry is responding to stronger market signals with record-setting production. According to figures highlighted by Clean Fuels Alliance America in July, U.S. producers generated a record 494 million gallons of domestic biomass-based diesel in June, underscoring the industry’s ability […]
Indiana Ag Policy Summit Coming To Columbus
As Indiana experiences unprecedented growth in advanced manufacturing, data centers, and other energy-intensive industries, demand on the state’s electric grid continues to rise. At the same time, expanding markets for biofuels are creating new opportunities for Indiana agriculture, making energy policy increasingly important to the future of Hoosier farmers. These topics will take center stage […]
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