(Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) The availability of biodiesel blends at the pump continues to expand in Iowa, making up 70
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Back TO HOMEState Report Shows Biodiesel Blends Gain Ground in Iowa’s On-Road Diesel
(Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) The availability of biodiesel blends at the pump continues to expand in Iowa, making up 70
May 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Farmers Can Earn Cash Back When Filling up Tanks through IRFA On-Farm Biodiesel Credit Program
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Funding for On-Farm Biodiesel Credit Program Tops $45,000 -- Today the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) is
March 29, 2023 Read Full Article
INSIDE CFAA: Midwest Momentum
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biodiesel Magazine) This past year, states across the country continued to prioritize low-carbon renewable fuels like biodiesel,
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Chicago-Area School Buses Transport Children on 100% Clean-Burning Biodiesel
(Optimus Technologies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cook-Illinois Corp., which operates one of the largest family-owned and operated school-bus fleets, has transitioned a portion
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Portland Is First in Nation to Phase out Petroleum Diesel, Replace with Biofuels
by Gosia Wozniacka (The Oregonian/OregonLive) Portland will phase out the sale of petroleum diesel by 2030, in its first major step
December 09, 2022 Read Full Article
1.3-Million-Mile Evaluation Proves 100% Biodiesel Is Effective at Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Trucking
(Optimus Technologies) ADM conducts a 16-month field trial equipping Class 8 Mack trucks with Optimus Technologies Vector System -- The
October 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Illinois Biodiesel Use Expands, Boosted by State Incentives
by Phyllis Coulter (Illinois Farmer Today/Penatagraph) Peter Probst, a self-professed “biodiesel enthusiast,” first developed his zeal for such fuels as
October 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Welcomes New Missouri Biodiesel Tax Incentive
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels joins Governor Parsons at bill signing -- Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America applauded Missouri Governor
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
1.3-Million-Mile Evaluation Proves 100% Biodiesel is Effective at Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Trucking
(Optimus Technologies) ADM conducts a 16-month field trial equipping Class 8 Mack trucks with Optimus Technologies Vector System -- The
September 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Earm Cash by Filling up with Biodiesel
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) Today the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) announced a statewide program for farmers to earn cash
August 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Ubrabio Celebrates the Resumption of Biodiesel Blending and Requests Intermediate Targets for B15
(Ubrabio (Google Translation)) The Brazilian Union of Biodiesel and Biokerosene (Ubrabio) received with optimism the statement by the Minister of
April 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Iowa Soybean Farmers, Biodiesel Producers Urge Action to Expand Biofuels Access
(Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Biodiesel Board are urging the passage of House File 2128,
February 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Casey’s Receives Biodiesel Marketing Award from Iowa’s Agriculture Secretary
(Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship/Biobased Diesel Daily) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Jan. 11 that the
January 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Debate on the Rule that Seeks to Adjust the Mixture of Ethanol and Biodiesel to 10%
(El Tiempo (Google Translation)) A regulation issued on Wednesday of last week by the ministries of Mines and Energy, Environment
January 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Illinois Soybean Assn. Encourages Biodiesel Use to Fuel Ag Producers’ Bottom Line
(Illinois Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Elliott Uphoff, the Illinois Soybean Association’s District 10 director and board secretary, is in the
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Illinois Renewable Fuel Standards Act Introduced in House
by Rhiannon Branch (Brownfield Ag News) A bill in the Illinois House of Representatives aims to create a B20 biodiesel standard in
March 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Illinois Soybean Growers Are Concerned about a New State Budget Proposal that Would Eliminate the Fuel Sales Tax Exemption for Biodiesel,
(Farm Progress/Prairie Farmer) What about biodiesel? Illinois soybean growers are concerned about a new state budget proposal from Gov. J.B. Pritzker
February 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Ag, Trucking Industries Say Pritzker’s Proposed Tax on Biofuel Will Hurt Farmers, Consumers
(The Center Square/WMAY) Some are taking issue with Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal which would bring an end
February 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Biodiesel Board Applaud Governor’s Call for Statewide Biofuels Standard
(Iowa Biodiesel Board) Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill to set a minimum standard of biofuels in the Iowa fuel
February 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Bill Aims to Speed Adoption of Higher Biofuel Blends
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Feb. 8 introduced a bill that aims to speed the
February 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Gov. Reynolds Plans to Build ‘Relationships’ with President Biden to Protect Biofuels
by John Steppe (The Gazette/SoutherMinn.com) Gov. Kim Reynolds is looking forward to “building those same relationships” with President Joe Biden
January 28, 2021 Read Full Article
River Cruise Giants Make Big Waves, Smaller Impacts with Biodiesel
(Sustainable Brands/Illinois Soybean Association) For Hornblower, the integration of biodiesel into its latest boats was a natural evolution of its
October 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Iowa Biodiesel Board Welcomes Producer Relief, Grant Opportunities for Retail Biodiesel Sales
(Iowa Biodiesel Board) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that the state will dedicate more than $15 million of funding for
August 31, 2020 Read Full Article
100% Biodiesel Program Cutting Carbon Emissions in Chicago
by Rhiannon Branch (Brownfield Ag News) The Chicago Park District, Illinois Soybean Association and American Lung Association have teamed up to
June 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Brazil's ANP Reduces Biodiesel-Diesel Blend to 10% on Pandemic
by Jeff Fick (S&P Global Platts) Temporary move cuts mandate until June 21; Increase to 12% in effect since March 1; Concerns that
June 18, 2020 Read Full Article
IRFA Urges Iowa Legislature to Reauthorize Biofuel Tax Differentials before Session End
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Failure to address tax differentials will raise fuel taxes for consumers, hurt farmers and producers -- As
June 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Sector in Brazil Wants to Anticipate Mixing 13% Diesel to July 1st
(Explica) The biodiesel sector is pleading with the government to anticipate the mixture of 13% of biofuel to diesel by July
April 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Report Shows 70 Percent of Iowa’s On-Road Diesel Fuel Contains Biodiesel
by Jenna Higgins Rose (River Cities' Reader) Iowa Biodiesel Board points to successful state policies behind growth -- A report released
April 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Iowa’s Biodiesel Industry Calls for Fuel Tax Incentive Extension
(Biofuels International) Biodiesel producers, soybean farmers and other supporters in Iowa have urged state lawmakers to extend a break in
March 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Greater Chicago I-55 Truck Plaza Promotes Biodiesel
(Chicago Area Clean Cities/FuelFix.com) The Greater Chicago I-55 Truck Plaza, one of the first, family-owned and operated, independent truck plazas
February 18, 2020 Read Full Article
Illinois Farm Families Launches New Docuseries on Sustainable Farming
(Illinois Soybean Association) Illinois Farm Families® has released the first episode in their new docuseries highlighting farmer sustainability practices. This engaging
December 06, 2019 Read Full Article
3 Chicagoland Fleets Using B20 Rank among 2019’s Top Green Fleets
(Illinois Soybean Association/Biodiesel Magazine) Three Chicago-area fleets rank among the nation’s 25 Top Green Fleets of 2019. Fleets receiving this national
November 25, 2019 Read Full Article
Simplify Your Fuel Decision with Biodiesel
by Steve Klein (ACT News/Renewable Energy Group) With so many fuel options available these days, it can be hard to know
November 08, 2019 Read Full Article
Increased Global Biodiesel Production to Lengthen Glycerine Markets in 2020
by Lucas Hall (ICIS) An increase in global biodiesel production is likely to further lengthen the world's glycerine supply glut in
November 07, 2019 Read Full Article
City of Madison Leads the State with First Public Fleet to Use 20 Percent Biodiesel
(City of Madison, Wisconsin) From ambulances and fire trucks to garbage/recycling and plow trucks, the City is making a significant, positive
October 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group Opens First Fueling Station; Station Will Provide Cleaner Fueling Options to Seneca, Illinois, Community
(Renewable Energy Group) Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) the nation’s leading advanced biofuel producer, today celebrated the grand opening of
July 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Brazilian Vehicle Makers Push Back against Increase in Biodiesel Blend
by James Thompson (Farm Futures) South American farmers say higher biodiesel blend could spark new soy demand. -- ... Facing the
April 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Kwik Trip Recognized with Ethanol Marketing Award in Iowa; Iowa 80 Truckstop with Biodiesel Marketing Award
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey has announced Kwik Trip Inc. and the Iowa 80
January 17, 2018 Read Full Article
More Iowa Fuel Retailers Carrying Higher Blends of Biodiesel
(Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) A new state government report shows more than half of Iowa’s fuel retailers carried biodiesel in
April 05, 2017 Read Full Article
Americans Deserve Fuel Choices at the Pump
by Liz Mathis (Marion Times) Here in Iowa, we encourage gas stations to install flex fuel pumps and other equipment
October 03, 2016 Read Full Article
IRFA: Iowa Achieves Record E85, Midlevel Blend Sales in 2015
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) An analysis of a recent Iowa Department of Revenue report shows the average biodiesel blend purchased in
April 18, 2016 Read Full Article
What to Consider Before Making the Decision to Offer Biodiesel
by Jon Scharingson (Renewable Energy Group, Inc./Convenience Store Decisions) Whether or not to sell biodiesel can be a significant decision for
October 29, 2015 Read Full Article
Farmers Co-op Hosting Grand Opening of Renewable Fuels Station
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Farmers Cooperative Co., in conjunction with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association and the Iowa
September 21, 2015 Read Full Article
Iowa Legislature OKs E15 Infrastructure Investments for Iowa Renewable Fuels Grants
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Iowa, the state legislature passed legislation that allows E15 infrastructure investments to become eligible for
June 08, 2015 Read Full Article
A Patchwork of Biofuels
by Lawrence Ulrich (New York Times) With diesel engines and their ultra-low-sulfur fuel now green enough even to meet California