Review: The 2016 California Biodiesel Conference in Sacramento

Photo: Matthew Wilde, Iowa Soybean Association senior writer

March 4, 2016

BY The California Biodiesel Alliance

From farm to fuel: Perdue deploys renewable transportation

By Perdue Farms

4 hours ago

Use Business

Perdue Farms, in collaboration with the Maryland Soybean Board and Optimus Technologies, announced the deployment of six Volvo trucks powered by 100% biodiesel (B100) to transport fresh chicken.

By Illinois Soybean Association

June 08, 2026

Policy Business

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin visited Incobrasa Industries in Gilman, Illinois, on May 29, to meet with representatives from the Illinois Soybean Association, Incobrasa leadership, and Illinois soybean farmers.

By Erin Krueger

June 04, 2026

Policy

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers on May 29 filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the U.S. EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard “Set 2” rule, which was finalized by the agency in March.

By Mazda Motor Corp.

June 03, 2026

Use Business

Mazda Motor Corp. and Nippon Express Co., Ltd., a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS INC., have launched a demonstration trial using renewable diesel for finished vehicle transport trailers, starting in May 2026.

By Erin Krueger

June 01, 2026

Feedstocks

U.S. biofuel producers consumed 30.193 billion pounds of feedstock in March, up nearly 12% when compared to February and up 6% when compared to March 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 29.

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