June 18, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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The European Parliament on July 8 voted to reject a proposed EU regulation that would have phased out the use of soybean oil as a biofuel feedstock by 2030. Representatives of the EU’s biobased diesel industry applauded the decision.
USDA’s is scheduled to publish a final rule in Federal Register on July 9 altering the Section 9003 loan guarantee program to bar any borrower or guarantor from remaining involved in a project if it results in a monetary loss to the agency.
President Donald Trump on June 29 signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, providing immediate relief to American farmers.
Total U.S. operable biofuel capacity expanded slightly in April, with gains for renewable diesel and associated fuels. Ethanol capacity was down slightly, while biodiesel capacity remained unchanged, according to data released by the U.S. EIA.
Over the 250-year history of our nation, energy consumption has evolved from wood use in the 18th and 19th centuries to today’s use of modern renewable, hydrocarbon, and nuclear technology, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.