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U.S. oil refiners press on renewable diesel for Canadian market

Few such projects seen moving forward within Canada

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel October 5, 2020

Winnipeg/New York | Reuters — U.S. oil refineries are moving aggressively to produce renewable diesel, partly to cash in on Canada’s greener fuel standard before Canadian refiners modify their own plants. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government intends to present its Clean Fuel Standard this year, aiming to cut 30 million tonnes of emissions by

The Big River Resources ethanol plant at West Burlington, Iowa, about 120 km southwest of Davenport. (Steven Vaughn photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops

Trump’s ag department sets 30 per cent biofuel goal for 2050

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter February 20, 2020

Washington | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday announced a goal for biofuels to make up 30 per cent of U.S. transportation fuels by 2050, a move that could bolster an industry that has been otherwise battered by the Trump administration. Refineries are currently required to blend 20.09 billion gallons of biofuel

Premier Brian Pallister speaks to producers at Manitoba Ag Days, January 21.

News, Other

Province to up biofuels mandate within the year

The boost would increase biofuels consumption by about 47 million litres

By Geralyn Wichers January 30, 2020

Premier Brian Pallister will up the province’s ethanol and biofuel mandates within the year, he announced in an address to producers at Manitoba Ag Days on Jan. 21. “We’re going to have not only the cleanest electricity here in Manitoba, but the cleanest fuels as well,” Pallister said. If put into place, the increase would

File photo of fresh palm fruits and palm oil. (Slpu9945/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets

Palm oil 101: Sought-after crop holds sway over oilseed trade

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin December 31, 2019

MarketsFarm — Palm oil may be grown halfway around the world in conditions much different than on the Canadian Prairies, but the outsized influence of the crop on world oilseed markets makes it an important factor to watch when considering canola prices. Indonesia and Malaysia are the world’s largest producers of the crop, with futures

CBOT January 2020 soybeans with 20-day moving average (green line) and January 2020 soyoil (blue line). (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soy, corn, wheat rise for fourth straight day

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub December 17, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose for the fourth session in a row on Tuesday, hitting their highest level since Nov. 8, following the soyoil market’s rally to its highest in nearly two years, traders said. Corn and wheat futures also extended their winning streaks as funds unwound bearish bets on hopes for

Crops

U.S. biodiesel industry struggles without subsidy

By GFM Network News, Stephanie Kelly November 16, 2019

New York | Reuters — When John Whittington shut his Indiana biodiesel plant this week, he knew the move would leave all 14 of his workers there looking for jobs heading into the U.S. holiday season. But he felt he had no choice. A $1-per-gallon subsidy that had been propping up the industry since 2005

Crops

Grains, oilseeds not included in Greens’ plans for biofuel

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff October 20, 2019

The federal Green Party’s plan to move Canada to zero emissions by 2050 supports the near-term use of plant-based biofuels — “but not from food that could otherwise feed Canadians.” Ahead of Monday’s federal election, the party released a climate action plan dubbed “Mission: Possible” that would ban the use of internal combustion engines in

Crops

Trump backs plan boosting biofuel quotas 10 per cent in 2020

By GFM Network News, Jarrett Renshaw, Stephanie Kelly September 16, 2019

New York | Reuters — U.S. President Donald Trump has tentatively approved a plan to increase the amount of biofuels that oil refiners are required to blend each year to compensate for exemptions handed out to small refiners by the Environmental Protection Agency, two sources familiar with the matter said. The plan is intended to

Crops

Manitoba Tories pledge to pump up biofuel content

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff August 27, 2019

Manitoba’s incumbent Progressive Conservatives have pledged to boost provincial mandates for biofuel content in gasoline and diesel two weeks ahead of a provincial election. The Tories, whom recent polls favour for re-election on Sept. 10, included the pledge Tuesday in a campaign announcement specifically aimed at the province’s farmers. The party noted its biofuel promise

File photo of a canola field in northern France’s Normandy region. (Brasil2/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets

Shut out of China, Canada finds canola buyers in drought-damaged Europe

By GFM Network News, Gus Trompiz, Rod Nickel August 22, 2019

Winnipeg/Paris | Reuters — Crop-scorching drought in Europe is providing Canadian canola farmers a timely new opportunity to move supplies that have piled up since China stopped buying this year. Rising European sales are taking some of the sting out of losing the Chinese market for Canadian farmers, although ICE canola futures prices are down

Daily Network News

Prairie forecast: Extended cold snap as Arctic high pressure moves in

Ukraine wheat exports remain low amid Russian attacks on ports, weak demand

U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans dip in choppy trading as Greenland dispute and global supply weigh

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U.S. oil refiners press on renewable diesel for Canadian market

Trump’s ag department sets 30 per cent biofuel goal for 2050

Province to up biofuels mandate within the year

Palm oil 101: Sought-after crop holds sway over oilseed trade

U.S. grains: Soy, corn, wheat rise for fourth straight day

U.S. biodiesel industry struggles without subsidy

Grains, oilseeds not included in Greens’ plans for biofuel

Trump backs plan boosting biofuel quotas 10 per cent in 2020

Manitoba Tories pledge to pump up biofuel content

Shut out of China, Canada finds canola buyers in drought-damaged Europe

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