News and Updates

Here’s where you’ll find the latest news and information from the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition.

Webinar: Why Biobased Products are a Hot Topic for Today

Description: A new White House Executive Order is adding more momentum for biobased products on the 20th Anniversary of the USDA BioPreferred Program. The United Soybean Board (USB) has decades of experience in innovating with biobased products in partnership with manufacturers, such as Goodyear. USB is also introducing these products for sustainability strategies in cities, […]

USDA Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants

Nov. 21, 2022 is deadline to submit applications to USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Aug. 23 that USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products.  The Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) (link to Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program | […]

USDA Hosting Educational Webinars for Biofuel Funding Opportunity (HBIIP)

$100 million available to boost biofuels across the U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened a 90-day application window for Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program grants. The cost-share grants can meet up to 50% (or $5 million) of eligible costs for projects that install, retrofit or upgrade infrastructure to support consumer access to B5 and […]

Fuel in Focus: Biodiesel and Farmers

The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council covered biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel and the impact the fuels have on farmers in a webinar originally shared in 2022. Presenters included Matt Amick, director of market development for Missouri Soybean, Alan Weber, chief economist for Clean Fuels Alliance America (via Marc IV Consulting), and Scott Fenwick, […]

Biodiesel Blending Webinar with NATSO’s Alternative Fuels Council

Thinking about investing in blending biodiesel? NATSO’s Alternative Fuels Council walks listeners through what economic benefits are available and what steps to take to determine what profit margins could be gained. Wondering if there are any strategies you haven’t tried as a blender to compete with your surrounding competitors? NATSO share tips and stories shared […]

Thumb BioEnergy is Bullish on Biodiesel

Michigan business turns used cooking oil into sustainable fuel From chicken nuggets to fish and chips, fried restaurant foods have one thing in common: They all generate tons of used cooking oil (UCO) per year. But for Thumb BioEnergy, UCO is not a waste product. Instead, the Sandusky, Michigan, enterprise creates value by using UCO […]
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