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
16 August 201812 August 2018 USDA solicits applications for loan guarantee program The program provides loan guarantees to fund the development, construction, and retrofitting of commercial-scale biorefineries using eligible technology
31 July 20189 September 2021 Reps. Peters, Young Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Incentivize Carbon Capture Technology Efforts of Representatives Young and Peters to secure passage of this important legislation as part of the broader 2018 Farm Bill
24 July 201819 July 2018 My Pledge at World Congress: BIO Will Lead on Gene Editing The cost of renewable feedstocks is coming down while investments in production capacity are going up
19 July 201817 July 2018 How to Win the Public Policy Debate, and the Annual Government Agency Funding Battles for the Bioeconomy Evans Craig from Lee Enterprises provides tips on how every person can become an effective advocate for the bioeconomy at the local, state, and federal public policy levels
20 June 201818 June 2018 Kreussler Inc. Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Kreussler Inc.'s SOLVONK4 dry cleaning solvent is 88% biobased and now a USDA Certified BioPreferred product
18 June 20189 September 2021 Carbon utilization bill could create value for CO2 emissions The Carbon Utilization Act, would allow new carbon utilization technologies, such as carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) and biogas production
9 May 20183 May 2018 USDA Biobased Economy Report Indicates Potential for Rural Prosperity with Renewable Chemicals The report measures substantial economic growth, job creation, and household income for the agricultural sector from biofuel and bioenergy production
7 May 20184 May 2018 Vegatronic 6000 Sanitary Design: USDA-compliant bag maker Ilapak offers bagging equipment that can run new compostable film
30 April 201826 April 2018 BIO Applauds Farm Bill Amendments Addressing Ag Biotech The House Agriculture Committee approved on Wednesday, April 18, amendments to the panel’s Farm Bill addressing some key BIO policy priorities
27 April 201825 April 2018 Bio-based FireRein signs deal to develop applications for US Military Collaboration will endeavor to secure a military specification (MIL-SPEC) for Eco-Gel
25 April 201819 April 2018 Gene Editing Is A Continuum of Plant Breeding Even with the FDA and the WHO determining that GMOs are safe, activists worked hard to sow fear and skepticism about the technology in the public
13 April 201810 April 2018 Illinois researchers receive $1 million to study bioenergy crops Biomass cultivars ready to plug into the biofuel supply chain in the United States
9 April 20185 April 2018 USDA confirms it won’t regulate CRISPR gene-edited plants like it does GMOs The USDA has been quietly approving CRISPR-edited products for some time
Secretary Perdue Issues USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovation USDA does not have any plans to regulate plants that could otherwise have been developed through traditional breeding techniques
3 April 201827 March 2018 USDA report shows impact of US biobased economy The report, titled “Indicators of the U.S. Biobased Economy,” shows that the biobased economy is playing an increasingly important role in the U.S. economy
29 March 201827 March 2018 20 Expert Insights from Day One of World Bio Markets Central question posed by Luke Upton, founder and editor of Bio-Based World News: "What role does bio-based plays within the circular economy?"
23 March 201820 March 2018 USDA labs convert almond waste to beer, plastic and fuel The country’s growing almond habit means that there are lots of shells and hulls to put to good use
21 March 201818 March 2018 Consider Corn Challenge shines a light on corn’s growing potential in bio-economy Scientists and start-up companies answered the global call to bring forth their best ideas focused on the conversion of corn into bio-renewable chemicals
14 March 201812 March 2018 Kelheim Fibres Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Clear labelling helps to create awareness for the benefits of biobased products
Kelheim Fibres mit dem USDA Certified Biobased Product Label ausgezeichnet Verständliche Kennzeichnung hilft Bewusstsein für biobasierte Produkte und ihre Vorteile zu schaffen
6 March 201828 February 2018 Brazil to export more soymeal on B10 rules and Argentine drought The association said it plans to release its February projection for 2018 soybean crushing next week
2 March 201828 February 2018 Vegetable oil production projected to reach a new high The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects global vegetable oil production to hit a new record at 197 million tonnes in 2017/18
Pflanzenölproduktion erreicht neuen Höchststand Das US-Landwirtschaftsministerium (USDA) prognostiziert für 2017/18 eine globale Rekordproduktion von 197 Mio. t Pflanzenöl
2 February 20181 February 2018 Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy DOE and USDA Biomass Genomics Research
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
22 December 201720 December 2017 Earth Institute: The Truth About Bioplastics Bioplastics are often touted as being eco-friendly, but do they live up to the hype?
30 November 201729 November 2017 World Bio Markets returns in 2018 to focus on recent developments in the bio-based sector Bio-based chemicals, bio-fuels and sustainable products
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
8 November 20172 November 2017 Emery Oleochemicals’ Agro Green Business Achieves Certified 100% Biobased Product Label from USDA for EMERION™ Herbicide Products EMERION™ Herbicide 100% biobased weed control products have been formally recognized by the USDA
3 November 201727 October 2017 U.S. to spend $7 million in effort to expand wood markets Agency’s Wood Innovations program to help projects designed to have a long-term impact on agency-managed and other forest lands
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
18 September 201711 October 2017 Die Brillen werden “Bio” – Partnerschaft zwischen Bio-On und Kering Eyewear Die beiden Firmen wollen zusammen Untersuchungen zu umweltverträglichen Materialien durchführen, die den Eigenschaften der bisher in Brillen verwendeten Kunststoffen ebenbürtig sind und sie übertreffen
Zero Waste: Wie aus Kartoffeln und Tomaten Verpackungen werden Verpackungen zum Aufessen: In den USA und Europa wird an komplett kompostierbarem Biokunststoff geforscht – den man sogar mitessen kann
8 August 20171 August 2017 Fungi that Evolved to Eat Wood Offer New Biomass Conversion Tool UMass Amherst microbiologists, international team show fungal deconstruction of wood
28 July 201724 July 2017 Start-up turns food waste into PHA plastics New funding will allow a California company to expand production of bioplastic derived from organic waste with an eye toward proving commercial viability
17 July 201716 July 2017 New Life for INEOS Bio plant: Alliance Bio-Products wins US OK for cellulosic ethanol re-fit The INEOS Bio technology featured syngas fermentation based on work originally developed near Fayetteville, Arkansas in the 1990s and 2000s
22 June 201720 June 2017 Biokunststoffe: Die durchsichtige Revolution Kunststoffe, die aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen hergestellt werden und biologisch abbaubar sind, wecken große Erwartungen. Zu Recht?
16 June 201713 June 2017 Fungal Enzymes Team Up to More Efficiently Break Down Cellulose Collaborative science initiative enables resolution of fungal protein complexes
7 June 20171 June 2017 Research focuses on reclaiming strip-mine sites for biofuel crop production Switchgrass can be condensed into fuel pellets for heating and it can be used to make ethanol
6 June 20171 June 2017 USDA bioenergy programs gutted in 2018 Trump Budget: The Digest’s 7-Minute Guide Rural Business Service to shut down; BCAP, REAP, loan guarantees gone; food stamps, crop insurance slashed.
31 May 201729 May 2017 Trump’s proposed budget includes cuts to EPA, DOE and USDA Proposed budget aims to eliminate all funding for the Biomass Crop Assistance Program and the Rural Energy for America Program, the Biorefinery Assistance Program
