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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Saturday, March 08, 2025
Three advanced biofuel projects will receive a total of $6 million to support the federal government’s efforts to boost production of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF.
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether challenges to EPA small refinery exemption decisions can be heard in federal appeals courts other than the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told ethanol industry advocates he is confident that E15 (gasoline blended with 15% ethanol) will be available in all 50 states by 2025 and will be able to qualify for sustainable aviation fuel and clean fuel tax incentives.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan faces the House Agriculture Committee this week, and the GOP-controlled House takes a largely symbolic vote to overturn President Joe Biden’s veto of a measure that would scrap the administration’s “waters of the U.S.” rule.
Lawmakers likely won’t start writing a new farm bill for several months, but budget estimates due to be released this week will shape the debate over the legislation.
A top Biden administration official says it wants to provide more certainty around the Renewable Fuel Standard and “get the program back on track”. EPA Administrator Michael Regan also discussed WOTUS and pesticide registrations.
