The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a new interim rule on Jan. 15, 2025 to aid production of biofuel feedstock crops as well as promote climate-smart agriculture.
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USDA announces new interim rule for biofuel guidelines
U.S. Treasury releases guidance on clean fuels tax credits
The United States Department of the Treasury together with the Internal Revenue Service released much-anticipated short-term guidance on tax credits for biofuels on Jan. 10, giving the soyoil market a boost to end the week.
Idemitsu to begin trial of non-edible oilseed crop for aviation fuel
Idemitsu Kosan will begin a trial plantation of the non-edible oilseed tree crop Pongamia in Australia from mid-January to assess its potential as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the Japanese crude oil refiner said on Thursday.
US biofuel producers ramped up in Oct as profitability improved, data shows
U.S. renewable diesel producers utilized 77 per cent of their total operable capacity in October, the highest since July 2024, the data showed. Biodiesel plant utilization rose to 89 per cent, the highest since June 2023.
US funding bill includes plan to allow year-round sales of higher ethanol blend fuel
A U.S. government funding bill released on Tuesday included a plan that would allow year-round sales of gasoline with a higher ethanol blend, a major win for the corn and ethanol lobbies.
Canada could rescue U.S. corn markets
American ethanol exports to Canada have soared, offsetting biofuel demand slip
American ethanol exports to Canada have soared, offsetting biofuel demand slip.
From biofuel hopes to trade hurdles: canola industry leader sums up 2024
Despite current and potential trade challenges, canola is more important to Canada than ever, Canola Council of Canada executive says
Canola Council of Canada executive runs downs the good, the bad and the future prospects of canola, looking back at 2024, from threatened tariffs to the hopes of the biofuel market.
Biden administration will not finalize clean fuel tax credit guidance
Ethanol producers hoping aviation fuel would provide market growth after amid stagnant demand
Biden administration officials will not finalize highly anticipated guidelines on new clean fuel production tax credits aimed at the airline and biofuel industries before they leave in January, three sources told Reuters, casting doubt on the future of a key piece of the U.S. president's climate agenda.
U.S. biofuel facility to go up within stone’s throw of Manitoba border
Facility to tap ag byproducts for sustainable aviation fuel in Minnesota
The Minnesota SAF Hub expects to start biofuel production in 2030, within a two-hour drive of the Manitoba border.
U.S. biofuel policies expected to change under Trump
There may be changes to biofuel demand in North America following the U.S. election
There may be changes to biofuel demand in North America, both in Canada and the U.S. one Trump enters the White House following the U.S. election.
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