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Comparative Carbon Intensities of Petroleum Fuels and Conventional Biofuels

June 17, 2024 | Posted in Biofuels

Conventional biofuel production technologies include fermentation for corn ethanol production, transesterification for biodiesel production, hydrotreating for renewable diesel production and methane capture/purification for biomethane (biogas or renewable natural gas) production.

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[Podcast] Deere to Re-enter Strip-Till Market?

October 7, 2022

In this podcast, industry insiders tell us John Deere dealers are currently testing new Deere-branded strip-till rigs. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman talks with Skip Klinefelter about Linco-Precision's acquisition of Dairy One Cooperative's precision farming assets. Also in this episode: what alternate power sources do farmers see as the most viable and dealers are expecting higher price increases in 2023 vs. 2022.

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Deere to Re-enter Strip-Till Market?

October 7, 2022

In this week's episode, industry insiders tell us John Deere dealers are currently testing new Deere-branded strip-till rigs. In the Technology Corner, Noah Newman talks with Skip Klinefelter about Linco-Precision's acquisition of Dairy One Cooperative's precision farming assets. Also in this episode: what alternate power sources do farmers see as the most viable and dealers are expecting higher price increases in 2023 vs. 2022.

Renewable Diesel Projected to Turbo Charge U.S. Biofuel Growth

September 29, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources, Biofuels

By producing fuel using sources with lower carbon intensity than traditional petroleum-based products, the U.S. biofuels sector is well-positioned to play a major role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Biodiesel Demand Drives Soybean Crush Facility Construction

September 12, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources

According to a Sept. 9 report from Feed and Grain, growing demand for biodiesel is driving many large agribusinesses to invest in new high output soybean crush facilities.

Trump Administration Invests Up to $100 Million to Increase U.S. Biofuel Sales

October 8, 2020 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources, Biofuels

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $22 million out of the up to $100 million in grants available to increase American ethanol and biodiesel sales.

While Ethanol Demand Declined, Biodiesel Production Largely Unchanged Due to COVID-19

August 19, 2020 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources, Biofuels

It is estimated that 25% of U.S. soybean oil is used for biodiesel and bioheat applications. As such, it is an important component of the soybean market. U.S. biofuel production has grown from about one-half million gallons in 2010 to 1.73 billion gallons in 2019, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

biodiesel producers and consumers by state

Iowa Leads in Biodiesel Production, Texas in Consumption

July 24, 2020 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources, Data & Trends

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released new biodiesel estimates in the State Energy Data System (SEDS), EIA’s comprehensive source for annual state energy statistics.

Kenyan Farmers Fight Drought with Cottonseed Biofuel

July 12, 2019 | Posted in Ag Equipment Worldwide, Biofuels

Source: The East African

Farmers in Kenya have started switching to irrigation pumps powered by cottonseed biodiesel to water their crops. In the midst of a severe drought that’s raising famine concerns, Zaynagro Industries is producing the biodiesel that provides cheap power to the pumps saving Kenya’s food supply.

EPA Increases Required Biofuel Usage in 2020; No Increase in Ethanol-Blending Requirements

July 8, 2019 | Posted in Biofuels

Source: AgriPulse

The EPA released a proposal last Friday that would increase the required production of biofuels by only 0.6%, from 19.9 billion gallons in 2019 to 20 billion gallons in 2020. This includes 15 billion gallons of ethanol, as well as 5 billion gallons of advanced biofuels, including cellulosic ethanol and biomass-based diesel.

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