BY The National Biodiesel Board NBB hired Lindsay Fitzgerald to fill a new position overseeing regulatory affairs in Washington, D.C. Fitzgerald comes to NBB from the U.S. EPA, where she served as a specialist in the Office of Transportation and Air Quality working on the RFS. READ MORE

BY SG Biofuels Energy crop company SG Biofuels has identified rust-resistant hybrids of jatropha through its global network of field trials. Identification of the trait provides a critical defensive attribute to ensure plant health and yield preservation. READ MORE

BY CalETC Emerging as the report's biggest surprise was the promise of fuels that substitute for diesel, including biodiesel, renewable diesel and natural gas. California drivers are rapidly increasing their consumption of biodiesel, up from 20-25 MMg in 2010. READ MORE