CARB re-adopts state's Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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September 29, 2015

BY Ann Bailey

USDA: US biodiesel imports, exports expand in May

By Erin Krueger

4 hours ago

Markets

The U.S. exported 19,448 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in May, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on July 7. Biodiesel imports were at 5,886.4 metric tons for the month.

By Erin Krueger

4 hours ago

Feedstocks

U.S. biofuel producers consumed 27.973 billion pounds of feedstock in April, down nearly 8% when compared to March, but up 4% when compared to April 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 30.

By Erin Krueger

July 06, 2026

Policy

A regulatory agenda released by the White House Office of Management and Budget on July 3 indicates the U.S. Department of the Treasury currently plans to issue final 45Z clean fuel production credit regulations in November 2026.

By Erin Krueger

July 06, 2026

Feedstocks

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service on June 30 announced U.S. farmers planted an estimated 85.4 million acres of soybeans in 2025, up 5% when compared to last year. Planted acreage is up or unchanged in 20 of the 29 estimating states.

By Renewable Fuels Association

July 06, 2026

Policy Markets Business

A new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuel play a key role in enhancing national energy security.

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