biofuel

Op-ed: Biofuels don’t steal land from food producers

AGDAILY Contributors · September 6, 2023

Food insecurity continues to be a problem for the world — and it’s a problem that’s getting worse. According to the World Bank , the number of people facing moderate to severe food insecurity topped 2 billion in 2022. Logic tells us that we need to grow as much food as possible — but a […]

Farm, biofuel groups ask EPA to resolve summertime E15 barrier

AGDAILY Reporters · December 10, 2021

Six farm and biofuel organizations have asked the EPA to enact regulations requiring lower-volatility conventional gasoline blendstock in the summertime.

Corn growers urge Trump to uphold his commitment to farmers and RFS

AGDAILY Reporters · September 27, 2019

State leaders of corn grower organizations in 23 states today sent a letter to President Donald Trump, calling on him to follow the law and keep the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) whole.

Biodiesel market in EU opens for U.S. soybeans

AGDAILY Reporters · January 31, 2019

Conservation practices required for U.S. soybean production meet EU standards, and biodiesel produced from documented soybeans can now be used in the EU.

Corn growers pleased with E15 year round, but have questions

AGDAILY Reporters · May 9, 2018

The National Corn Growers Association said President Trump’s decision to allow E15 year round is a step in the right direction, but there are a few kinks to work out yet. During the meeting Tuesday, attendees agreed to allow year-round sales of E15, to abandon plans to pursue a price cap on renewable identification numbers […]

Biofuel managers plead for Trump to ignore Cruz on RFS

AGDAILY Reporters · March 7, 2018

Managers at 150 biofuel production centers across the heartland sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging the White House to “stand strong in defense of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).” In it, they directly address the campaign waged by Texas Senator Ted Cruz to “cut, cap, or eliminate” the market for U.S. biofuels manufactured […]