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Ethanol excluded from biofuel production incentives in federal budget, says biofuel industry group

Real Agriculture

The development of Canada’s biofuel sector was highlighted in the Canadian government’s 2024 budget announced on April 16th, but ethanol was notably absent from the list of renewable fuel categories that will receive support.

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Federal budget features expanded capital gains tax, funding for biofuels, and commitment to look at farm equipment interoperability

Real Agriculture

The federal budget introduced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday featured changes to how capital gains are taxed, as well as federal funding to develop biofuel production and artificial intelligence, and a commitment to hold consultations on rules regarding interoperability between different brands of farm equipment.

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How policy can drive market for biofuels

Western FarmPress

Policy Report: Federal policy on biofuels can make or break U.S. grain markets, so farmers need to keep a watchful eye on Washington, D.C.

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UK biofuels exports threatened by loss of EU assurance

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly UK farmers growing biofuels destined for the EU risk losing access to this key market, as the EU Commission plans to withdraw accreditation for the RED II assurance scheme.

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RFA Challenges EU’s Biofuel Regulation; Ethanol Industry Concerned

AgWeb Farm Journal

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is joining a legal challenge against the European Union’s FuelEU Maritime Regulation, arguing it unfairly penalizes the use of crop-based biofuels in the maritime sector.

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EPA releases final rule for short-term renewable fuel obligations, falling short of biofuel industry’s expectations

Real Agriculture

EPA announced a final rule Wednesday to establish renewable volume obligations (RVO) and associated percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel (BBD), advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for 2023–2025. The industry had been waiting for this final rule after a disappointing proposed rule months ago.

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Brazilian beef fat destined for U.S. biofuel production

Western FarmPress

biofuels boom, undercutting American farmers by flooding the market with a little-known commodity that can be used to make renewable fuels. Brazil is reaping the benefits from a U.S.

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