America’s Renewable Future (ARF) today announced its diverse coalition of partners that includes state and national ethanol and biofuels associations and companies committed to educating presidential candidates in both parties about the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The partners include the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA), Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), Iowa Biodiesel Board, Iowa Ethanol Producers Association, Iowa Soybean Association, …
2015 Fuel Ethanol Workshop
The 31st annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop was held June 1-4 in Minneapolis. The big topic of the conference was the just released proposal from the EPA on volume requirements for biofuels under the RFS. The event featured a general session with comments from industry representatives and an ethanol producer panel, as well as breakout sessions on several tracks including cellulosic …
EPA Proposes RFS Volume Obligations
Beating the announced deadline of June 1, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the volume requirements under the RFS program for 2014, 2015, and 2016 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. EPA is also proposing the volume requirement for biomass-based diesel for 2017. EPA is proposing to set the renewable fuel standards for 2014 …
Novozymes Part of UN Bioenergy Initiative
A new UN Sustainable Energy for All initiative was announced this week with the goal of “doubling the global use of renewable energy and ensuring universal energy access by 2030.” Co-chaired by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials, the initiative includes Novozymes, a global technology provider for the biofuels industry, as a partner …
Biofuels Supporters Meet With Hillary Clinton
During her visit to Iowa this week, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton discussed the Renewable Fuel Standard with farmer leaders and America’s Renewable Future co-chair Patty Judge, former Iowa lieutenant governor and agriculture secretary. America’s Renewable Future, an Iowa-based coalition formed to educate presidential candidates about biofuels and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
America’s Renewable Future Campaign Launched
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has announced a major new bi-partisan campaign called America’s Renewable Future that will promote the Renewable Fuel Standard in the 2016 Iowa Presidential caucuses. America’s Renewable Future will be co-chaired by former Iowa State Representative Annette Sweeney, a Republican, and former state Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge, a Democrat, as well as Iowa renewable fuels industry leader …
National Biodiesel Conference
Biodiesel producers headed to Fort Worth, Texas for the 12th annual National Biodiesel Conference and Expo January 19-22, 2015. Complete coverage of the National Biodiesel Conference can be found on the official conference blog. 2015 National Biodiesel Conference Photo Album Fiery Biodiesel Industry Speech – Joe Jobe Meets the Press – Legislative Discussion from NBB – NBB Chairman’s Report – …
PacificAg Can Help Growers Increase Profits
PacificAg, the country’s largest and most experienced biomass harvest company in the country, is helping growers see increased profits in the emerging biomass markets. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services that allow growers to further diversify their operations and experience additional revenue. As Founder and CEO Bill Levy describes the growth of the company, he notes they got …
PacificAg Can Help Farmers and Biorefineries
The largest and most experienced biomass harvest company in the country wants to help ethanol plants develop or expand operations into the production of cellulosic ethanol by saving time and money on supply chain development. PacificAg is already supplying biomass for plants in Iowa and Kansas, including corn stover, wheat straw and milo stover products. In this interview, PacificAg founder …
PacificAg Can Save Ethanol Plants Time & Money
PacificAg, the country’s largest and most experienced biomass harvest company in the country, can help ethanol plants developing or expanding operations into the production of cellulosic ethanol, save time and money on supply chain development. PacificAg enables cellulosic biorefineries the ability to source cost-competitive biomass for biofuel and biochemical production. As a biomass harvest company, PacificAg is ahead of the …
NFU on RFS Report and Congress Action
The National Farmers Union represented agriculture on a Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) advisory group that helped develop a new report on “Options for Reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard.” NFU vice president of programs Chandler Goule discusses the advisory group makeup being skewed toward Big Oil, and NFU’s objections to policy recommendations made in the report. In this interview, Goule also …
Biofuels Industry Reaction to RFS Delay
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced they will not be finalizing the 2014 applicable percentage of standards under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) until next year. Biofuels industry organizations reacted to the news immediately on Friday. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) – National Biodiesel Board (NBB) – American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) – Growth Energy –
RFA Comments on Indirect Land Use Report
A new analysis of real-world land use data by Iowa State University raises serious concerns about the accuracy of models used by regulatory agencies regarding “indirect land use changes” (ILUC) attributed to biofuels production, according to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). The report basically concluded that farmers around the world have responded to higher crop prices in the past decade …
2014 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo
The National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo opened with a conversation about the current state of important federal biofuels policies, including the status of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). 2014 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo Photo Album State of the Advanced Biofuels Industry – Preview of Advanced Biofuels Conference – Algal Industry Questions Focus on Biofuels, America – Tips …
American Ethanol 200 Wins Big in Iowa
The American Ethanol 200 presented by Enogen took place on Friday, July 11, 2014 and ethanol had a big win. Syngenta donated $108,000 to Growth Energy as part of its $1 per acre program to help support ethanol infrastructure. Syngenta’s $1 per acre program is a three-year program where the company donates $1 for every acre of Enogen trait corn …