USDA delays FY 2026 REAP application period

By Erin Krueger

12 hours ago

Policy 

The USDA has announced it will delay opening the first quarterly grant application window for FY 2026 REAP funding. The agency cited both an application backlog and the need to disincentivize solar projects as reasons for the delay.

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CoBank report discusses biofuel policy uncertainty

By Erin Krueger

July 14, 2025

Policy Business 

CoBank’s latest quarterly research report, released July 10, highlights current uncertainty around the implementation of three biofuel policies, RFS RVOs, small refinery exemptions (SREs) and the 45Z clean fuels production tax credit.

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Biofuel groups testify on EPA’s 2026, 2027 RFS proposed rule

By Erin Krueger

July 09, 2025

Policy Cellulosic/Advanced  Feedstocks 

The U.S. EPA on July 8 hosted virtual public hearing to gather input on the agency’s recently released proposed rule to set 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs. Members of the biofuel industry were among those to offer testimony during the event.

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USDA: US biodiesel imports continue to fall in May

By Erin Krueger

July 09, 2025

Markets 

The U.S. exported 31,160.5 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 and greater in May, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on July 3. Biodiesel imports were 2,226.2 metric tons for the month.

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USDA RMA strengthens the camelina crop insurance program for 2026 and succeeding crop years

By USDA Risk Management Agency

July 09, 2025

Feedstocks Business Policy 

The USDA’s Risk Management Agency is implementing multiple changes to the Camelina pilot insurance program for the 2026 and succeeding crop years. The changes will expand coverage options and provide greater flexibility for producers.

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