Ethanol is a critical slice of the demand pie for corn, so American corn growers and ethanol producers are keen to ensure there is good demand for the fuel into the future, even if a large percentage of road vehicles eventually run on electricity from batteries. So, in addition to the usual lobbying of government […] Read more
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Food vs. fuel debate called outdated thinking
Manufacturers of sustainable aviation fuel say the increase in light duty electric vehicles has created an ethanol surplus
SASKATOON — Sustainable aviation fuel manufacturers say they won’t be compromising food supplies despite consuming large volumes of agricultural products. The U.S. government has established goals of scaling up SAF production to three billion gallons by 2030 and 35 billion gallons by 2050. Related stories: Most of that fuel is expected to be made using […] Read more
U.S. corn growers await aviation fuel decision
HOUSTON, Texas — American corn growers are on pins and needles waiting to find out if corn ethanol will qualify for a lucrative sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. They expected an announcement at last week’s 2024 Commodity Classic convention, the annual gathering of U.S. corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. But that didn’t happen. U.S. […] Read more
Soybean acres may soon stabilize in Manitoba
WINNIPEG — There’s an emerging consensus in Manitoba that soybean acres in the province could soon stabilize at around 1.5 to 1.9 million. A lot depends on the weather and markets, but representatives of the soy and pulse industry believe that nitrogen-fixing crops could become 25 percent of total acres in Manitoba. “We think there […] Read more
EPA underestimated U.S. biodiesel production
The low Renewable Fuel Standards assumptions made by the agency threw a monkey wrench into the industry's plans
SASKATOON — Biofuel promoters are feeling simultaneously vindicated and frustrated by new numbers released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Those numbers show U.S. biomass-based diesel production, which includes biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and heating oil, reached four billion gallons in 2023. Related stories: Carbon intensity is ‘game changer’ Renewable diesel plans […] Read more
Sustainable aviation fuel funded in Man.
WINNIPEG (MarketsFarm) — The Manitoba government signed an agreement Dec. 19 to provide $2.9 million over two years to Azure Sustainable Fuel Corp. for its front-end engineering design study toward sustainable aviation fuel. “The agriculture sector plays an important role in creating sustainable decarbonization solutions that add value to Manitoba by growing revenue and employment. […] Read more
U.S. corn growers get good aviation fuel news
Government approves a calculation that allows ethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel to be eligible for tax credits
REUTERS — U.S. president Joe Biden’s administration said last month it will recognize a methodology favoured by the ethanol industry in guidance to companies looking to claim tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel. It marks a pivotal win for the powerful U.S. corn lobby. However, the administration will also update the methodology by March 1, […] Read more
B.C. to launch first mandate for sustainable aviation fuel
SASKATOON — British Columbia is making history by becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to implement a sustainable aviation fuel mandate. There are hundreds of planes in the air today using SAF, and the fuel is available at more than 100 airports. “But for these alternatives to be manufactured at scale, fuel producers need […] Read more
Camelina shows potential as biofuel crop
The crop could be a good fit in Western Canada because of its short maturity and low water requirements
SASKATOON — Camelina is poised for takeoff as the renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries grow, says a promoter of the crop. Mike Karst, senior vice-president of Global Clean Energy and president of its subsidiary Sustainable Oils, has been promoting the oilseed since 2007. There have been many momentum ebbs and flows during that […] Read more
U.S. to release fuel subsidy guidance
Reuters — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said he was confident the Treasury Department would release guidance by the end of the year that would make it easier for sustainable aviation fuel made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for subsidies. The Biden administration faces a strong lobbying push from stakeholders in the U.S. Farm Belt […] Read more
