27 March 202521 March 2025 Sustainable wood preservation offers innovative solutions for longer-lasting, eco-friendly materials Lili Cai’s work paves the way for greener building practices by turning waste into sustainable solutions for wood preservation
30 September 202427 September 2024 USDA backs research into making sustainable jet fuel and fish feed from wood University of Maine researchers discovered low-value wood biomass as an aquafeed ingredient or sustainable jet fuel and a sustainable protein component of fish feed for aquaculture-farmed fishU
26 April 202424 April 2024 Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics Using depolymerization, the researchers can convert polymers to pure monomers, which is the key to the high quality of the recycled material
17 April 202415 April 2024 USDA Celebrates Second National Biobased Products Day New Report Shows Biobased Products Contribute $489 Billion to the U.S. Economy, Supporting Jobs in Every State
21 March 20242 April 2024 National Biobased Products Day reminds us of the importance of biotech Switching to biobased products can help reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, compostable biobased items help boost soil health and water quality
13 July 202211 July 2022 Vilsack Announces Bioproduct Pilot Program Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the program intends to provide a roadmap for implementing more bioproduct programs and reducing agricultural operations' carbon footprint
3 January 20221 January 2022 Waste not, want not: New process turns manure into fatty acids Madison researchers have demonstrated a new process for transforming a plentiful Wisconsin waste into fatty acids, energy-rich molecules that can be used to make fuels and a wide range of important chemicals
20 July 20209 July 2020 U of I-Led Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) Secures $10M USDA Grant to Build Sustainability and Prosperity for Dairy Industry Tge project will create useful bioproducts from dairy manure that can be transported and used in more distant areas for crop production or for value-added products
12 November 20187 November 2018 Economic comparative advantage of willow biomass in the Northeast USA Willow is grown commercially on about 500 hectares in the Northeast, predominantly for biopower but also for some other markets
11 May 20189 May 2018 Arizona researchers find biobased solution for safer melons Scientists using essential oils, plant-based extracts, and spice powers to reduce or eradicate harmful, foodborne bacteria
17 January 201812 January 2018 USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Invests in Integrated Biorefinery Optimization NIFA has invested in a range of projects to expand the regional biofuel and bioproduct industries
13 November 201710 November 2017 USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology The USDA's NIFA today announced 17 grants for research on the next generation of agricultural technologies and systems
18 October 201711 October 2017 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Announces $21.1 Million to Grow the Bioeconomy Today’s investments will help speed the development of regional systems for sustainable bioenergy, bioproducts, and biomaterials production
12 May 20176 May 2017 Researchers find more efficient way to make oil from dead trees A University of Washington team has made new headway on a solution to remove beetle-killed trees from the forest and use them to make renewable transportation fuels or high-value chemicals
3 May 201726 April 2017 Cost-saving, longer-lasting biodegradable adhesive patented by Kansas State University Resin would be ideal for re-adherable painters' tape, labels, packing tapes, stationery notes and other adhesive uses
20 January 201718 January 2017 USDA announces $2.9 million available for biorefinery research This research to help integrated biorefineries reduce costs and improve performance
29 November 201623 November 2016 Iowa State University scientists explore environmental advantages of horticultural bioplastics They found bioplastic containers have the potential to offer another major advantage that petroleum products can’t: the ability to self-fertilize plants
19 October 201617 October 2016 Gevo Produces First Cellulosic Renewable Jet Fuel Specified for Use on Commercial Airline Flights Flight with Alaska Airlines Expected to be Made in the Next Few Months
25 May 201630 May 2016 USDA Announces $21 Million Available For Bioeconomy Research and Development The funding is available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill
11 January 20168 January 2016 USDA highlights 2015 bioeconomy achievements A full list of USDA’s 2015 achievements is available on its website
30 April 20152 September 2015 USDA Awards $3.8 Million in Grants for Nanotechnology Research Nanoscale science, engineering, and technology embrace opportunities in a broad range of critical challenges facing agriculture and food systems
1 September 201428 August 2014 Forestry geneticists develop tree biomass crop to grow on marginal lands Two Virginia Tech researchers have received a $1.4 million grant to investigate the genetic regulatory networks that will allow an important bioenergy crop to be bred so it will grow in less than ideal soils and climate
18 June 201417 June 2014 Vilsack Announces Farm Bill Funding for Bioenergy Research, Converting to Biomass Fuel Systems USDA's support for bio-based technologies: $14.5 million funding for two Farm Bill bioenergy programs
19 May 201416 May 2014 Plastics to dust — a dream about to come true Biodegradable plastics made from a plentiful natural resource
9 May 20148 May 2014 Food security may be increased by new agricultural production modeling Predicting crop yields based on climate, planting, and other variables can help regions optimize their limited resources
4 September 2013 Sharing the risks/costs of biomass crops Working group to examine how to achieve balance between producers and consumers of biomass
25 July 2013 DOE and USDA announce $10 million for biomass genomics research Agriculture and Energy Departments announce new investments to drive innovations in biofuels and biobased products
12 June 2013 Alternative jet fuels: Washington State University exhibit to open at Paris Air Show Vanguard of U.S. efforts in using alternative biofuel focusing wood-based jet fuel
15 April 2013 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Transportation Secretary LaHood Renew agreement to promote renewable fuels in the aviation industry Resolution with the FAA and private-sector partners to continue development of a robust aviation biofuels industry
15 January 2013 USDA invested in camelina research for plant- and grain-based materials K-State-Led Research Team awarded $5.08 Million to study oilseed as biofuel feedstock
11 January 2013 USDA Announces Investments in Bioenergy Research and Development to Spur New Markets, Innovation, and Unlimited Opportunity in Rural America USDA to award $25M for R&D for next-generation biofuels
3 January 2013 Ribbon-cutting for biofuels, biochemicals pilot plant set for Jan. 25 in St. Gabriel LSU Agcenter is aimed at the production of convertible sugars, fiber and bioproducts from sweet sorghum, energy cane and other grasses
14 December 2012 USDA Grants Support Sustainable Bioenergy Production USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awards $10M for bioenergy, biobased products
22 March 2012 Obama Administration Announces New Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative Research to advance next generation biofuels and renewable energy technologies
27 February 2012 ZeaChem to Receive USDA Grant to Develop Advanced Biofuels Bio-based fuel production begins expected in 2013
