Illinois
Illinois hits B20 milestone as biodiesel use expands statewide
The milestone reflects growing biodiesel adoption in a major agricultural state as federal RFS volumes reach historic highs.
Andrew Smith
IRFA
IRFA pushes EPA to add biodiesel to Clean School Bus options
Iowa biofuels group wants EPA to recognize biodiesel as a near-term solution for school bus emissions.
Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation
Clean Fuels Foundation names 2026 Beth Calabotta grant winner
Janice Shiu receives 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant from Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation.
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
Iowa study shows biodiesel pullback; IRFA seeks tax credit reform
New economic study documents biodiesel contraction as IRFA presses Iowa lawmakers on tax credit reform.
EPA
EPA finalizes 2026–27 RFS volumes, signaling biodiesel demand growth
Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri frames final RFS rule as growth signal for renewable fuels and agricultural feedstocks.
Newsletter Issues
Biodiesel Business 3/17
Welcome to Biodiesel Buisness Weekly Good morning. The EPA just handed the biodiesel industry some welcome news on the renewable fuel standard, and agricultural groups are already celebrating what could be a significant boost for producers and blenders heading into 2026 and 2027. We've got the details on
soybean crush
Soybean Crush Lags as RIN Generation Drops 33% Amid Biofuel Uncertainty
A 33% plunge in RIN generation tied to biodiesel plant idlings and regulatory uncertainty is dragging soybean crush below year-ago levels.
Renewable Fuel Standard
Farm and clean-fuel groups applaud EPA move on 2026-27 RFS rule
Industry coalition calls EPA's submission of final RFS rule to OMB a 'sign of progress' and presses for swift publication.