30 May 202223 May 2022 SK chemicals begins the mass production and supply of eco-friendly biopolyol (PO3G) Adopted as an eco-friendly interior material by Hyundai Motor Company
13 December 20218 December 2021 Support the COMPOST Act The COMPOST Act would create new grant and loan guarantee programs from the US Department of Agriculture for composting infrastructure projects
6 December 20216 December 2021 UFOP Chart of the week (46/2021) Global vegetable oil production set to reach new record highs in 2021/22
3 September 202130 August 2021 Economic Impact of US Biobased Products Industry Established in 2011 underneath USDA’s BioPreferred Program, the Certified Biobased Product Label is intended to spur economic development, create new jobs and provide new markets for farm commodities
17 August 202116 August 2021 USDA: Biobased products industry responsible for 4.6M US jobs The report demonstrates that the biobased industry is a substantial generator of economic activity and jobs, and that it has a significant positive impact on the environment.
16 July 20219 September 2021 These ‘supertrees’ are engineered to capture more carbon But the introduction of genetically modified trees raises some difficult questions
26 May 202116 June 2021 BioBlend’s EPIC EL Dust Suppressant – With Ester Link Technology Powerful Soy Based Biodegradable Dust Suppressant Featuring ESTER LINK Technology
9 April 202118 June 2021 Green Looks Good On You: Smile Beverage Werks, P.B.C. Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Biobased products are cost-comparative, readily available, and perform as well as or better than their conventional counterparts
16 March 202112 March 2021 International Women’s day. The bioeconomy revolution is led by women This year, as every year, for the International Women’s Day, we dedicate a tribute to all women who are making the bioeconomy happen all around the world
28 January 202125 January 2021 USDA Announces Deregulation of Cotton Developed Using Genetic Engineering APHIS considered all public comments and conducted a thorough review of the potential environmental impacts in its final EA pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
29 September 20209 September 2021 Trump administration eyes at least $300 million aid to refiners denied biofuel waivers: sources The aid would help compensate refiners that have been caught short by the ruling
15 September 20209 September 2021 EC launches public consultation on potential revision of REDII The REDII is the EU’s main renewable energy policy legislation
10 September 20209 September 2021 New Nitrogen Assembly Carbon catalyst has potential to transform chemical manufacturing he scientists performed experiments with a type of heterogeneous catalyst in which the design and placement of nitrogen on the carbon surface greatly influenced the catalytic activity of the material
27 August 202024 August 2020 Biogenic Emissions: Credit Where It’s Due An improved understanding of biogenic emissions from agricultural crops could change the economics of biobased product manufacturing and biofuel production
7 August 20203 August 2020 Report: EU wood pellet demand expected to increase in 2020 According to the report, the EU currently produces approximately 30 percent of world pellet production, but accounts for 50 percent of global consumption
5 August 20201 August 2020 Dutch agency advises the Netherlands to phase out bioenergy In its new GAIN report, SER recommends that biomass to be used for the highest value applications possible and comply with clear sustainability requirements
27 July 202023 July 2020 Cortec’s BioPad earns USDA certification Company gained the unique USDA Certified Biobased Product label
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
4 June 202029 May 2020 USDA expands rule on biorefinery loan program New rule allows applications to develop renewable chemical and biobased products without having to produce some amount of advanced biofuel
29 May 202026 May 2020 BD Zones and BDO Zones: Weaponizing Biomass to support a Bio-Fueled Economic Recovery BD and BDO Zones are shovel-ready, actionable initiatives that unlock billions of dollars of institutional investment into communities with a surplus of biomass, and where employment and bioeconomy development can be closely linked
11 March 20206 March 2020 Hemp as an Energy Crop: Drying Considerations Hemp straw bone dry energy density (higher heating value) is testing at 7,912 Btu per pound (wood species average 8,000 Btu) for an end-of-growing-season harvest
USDA Announces Intent to Make Grants Available Under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program The Department plans to publish application deadlines and other program information in the Federal Register this spring
5 March 20202 March 2020 USDA Rural Development, BioPreferred Program and more The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to USDA’s Bioproducts to Market Efforts
4 March 20202 March 2020 USDA Rural Development, BioPreferred Program and more: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to USDA’s Bioproducts to Market Efforts Check out William Orts, Research Leader of Bioproducts at USDA, presentation from ABLC NEXT in San Francisco
28 February 202027 February 2020 Trump’s agriculture department announces 30% biofuel goal for 2050 The biofuel goal is part of a new department-wide sustainability initiative aiming to boost farm production by 40%
26 February 202022 February 2020 Secretary Perdue Announces New Innovation Initiative for USDA The Agriculture Innovation Agenda is a Solution for Farmers, Consumers, and the Environment
18 February 202013 February 2020 7 New Changes in USDA Biorefinery Funding Opportunities – Now is the Time to Take Advantage Applicants are encouraged to consider projects that provide measurable results in helping rural communities build robust and sustainable economies
11 February 20209 February 2020 USDA: US wood pellet exports reach 6.89 million tons in 2019 The U.S. exported wood pellets to more than a dozen countries in December
7 January 20204 January 2020 Alberta has its economic answer in front of them. Will they see the forest for the trees? By Jeff Passmore, Founder and Chair of Scaling Up Special to The Digest
10 December 20195 December 2019 How Policy Can Boost the Market Roll-Out of Renewable Fuels Innovation project ADVANCEFUEL aims to reaching the target of 3.5% for advanced renewable fuels mentioned in the REDII
6 November 201931 October 2019 Cotton seed for dinner? That could become a reality Food and Drug Administration approved modified cotton for human consumption in late September - a historic decision that could change the industry and help feed the world
Funding opportunity for US biorefineries USDA to fund with project costs up to $250 million the development, construction and retrofitting of Commercial-Scale Biorefineries using Eligible Technology
4 November 20193 November 2019 Biosynthetic® Technologies Commercializes Its First in Class High-Performing Biobased Synthetic Motor Oil Using High-Oleic Soybean Oil from Soybeans Grown by U.S. Farmers. The biobased alternative is well suited for high-temperature automotive and industrial applications
25 September 201920 September 2019 Ultrafabrics Launches First Bio-Based Collection of Performance Fabrics Company incorporated renewable plant-based materials into the multiple layers of the unique product construction
26 July 201924 July 2019 New University and Government Reports Set the Record Straight on Ethanol’s GHG Benefits These studies add to a large body of existing literature that debunks falsities spread by well-funded opponents about the role ethanol plays in protecting the environment
24 July 201922 July 2019 Now Available: 2018 Report – Economic Impact of U.S. Biobased Products Industry Biobased productscontributed $459 billion to the U.S. economy in 2016, a 17% increase from 2014
9 April 20197 April 2019 USDA Study Shows Significant Greenhouse Gas Benefits of Ethanol Compared with Gasoline A new study released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finds greenhouse gas emissions from corn-based ethanol are about 39 percent lower than gasoline
27 March 201922 March 2019 US Federal Agencies Release Framework for Advancing the Bioeconomy New Framework to increase government accountability and accelerate innovative and sustainable technologies
20 March 201915 March 2019 Lygos Awarded Three Innovation Research Grants to Advance Applications for its Portfolio of Sustainable Specialty Biochemicals Latest funding from DOE, USDA and NSF further validates company’s commitment to replacing toxic petrochemicals, reclaiming local manufacturing and reviving industrial chemical innovation
13 March 20197 March 2019 Inolex Establishes Largest Ingredient Portfolio of USDA Certified Biobased Products Available in Personal Care More than half of the products contain 100% certified biobased content and 90% contain 80–100% certified biobased content
8 February 20195 February 2019 CLT and Engineered Wood Products Poised for Growth in 2019 Wood-building construction directly supports the forest value chain that supports the rural American economy
1 February 201929 January 2019 Quest fulfilled? Holy Grail found? 40% crop yield increase really possible? University of Illinois and USDA researchers found transgenic tobacco plants were ∼40% more productive than wild-type tobacco plants
15 November 201812 November 2018 Updates to the USDA BioPreferred Program’s Guidelines The finalized and proposed changes, as well as their expected impacts on Program participants, are discussed on the BioPreferred website
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
8 November 20185 November 2018 Study Shows Value Of Natural-Looking Packaging For Organic, Premium Brands Sonoco's EcoTect-packaged products captured consumers’ visual attention faster, longer and more frequently than the control products
1 November 201820 November 2019 USDA adds 30 Product Categories to BioPreferred Program Department is also amending four existing categories – general purpose de-icers, firearm lubricants, laundry products and water-clarifying agents
18 October 201815 October 2018 Global vegetable oil production set to reach new peak According to USDA forecast, 2018/19 world vegetable oil production will probably rise more than 3 per cent from the previous year
22 August 201817 August 2018 The Green Chemistry & Commerce Council (GC3) and InnoCentive Announce Award Recipients in the Challenge for Novel Green Preservatives Seven finalists have received portions of the prize pool of $175,000