Insights and Stories on Biodiesel

ADM to crush soybeans in North Dakota

May. 12, 2021 at 8:36 pm CDT

A former malt processing plant in eastern North Dakota is set to be the site of the state’s first soybean crushing plant. U.S. ag processor ADM, the ‘A’ of the four ‘ABCD’ companies that dominate global grain trading, announced Monday it will spend about US$350 million to develop a dedicated […]

Viterra plans major canola crusher for Regina

Apr. 26, 2021 at 4:58 pm CDT

By Dave Bedard

U.S. grains: Soyoil leads soybean complex higher

Mar. 23, 2021 at 6:15 pm CDT

By Christopher Walljasper

New greening programs planned for ag alongside carbon tax hike

Dec. 14, 2020 at 8:12 pm CST

By Dave Bedard

U.S. fuel industry frazzled as EPA misses biofuel volumes deadline

Nov. 30, 2020 at 7:59 pm CST

By Stephanie Kelly

U.S. oil refiners press on renewable diesel for Canadian market

Oct. 5, 2020 at 3:20 am CDT

Winnipeg/New York | Reuters — U.S. oil refineries are moving aggressively to produce renewable diesel, partly to cash in on Canada’s greener fuel standard before Canadian refiners modify their own plants. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government intends to present its Clean Fuel Standard this year, aiming to cut 30 […]

By Laura Sanicola Rod Nickel

Trump’s ag department sets 30 per cent biofuel goal for 2050

Feb. 20, 2020 at 11:19 am CST

Washington | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday announced a goal for biofuels to make up 30 per cent of U.S. transportation fuels by 2050, a move that could bolster an industry that has been otherwise battered by the Trump administration. Refineries are currently required to blend […]

By P.J. Huffstutter

Palm oil 101: Sought-after crop holds sway over oilseed trade

Dec. 31, 2019 at 2:25 am CST

MarketsFarm — Palm oil may be grown halfway around the world in conditions much different than on the Canadian Prairies, but the outsized influence of the crop on world oilseed markets makes it an important factor to watch when considering canola prices. Indonesia and Malaysia are the world’s largest producers […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

U.S. grains: Soy, corn, wheat rise for fourth straight day

Dec. 17, 2019 at 5:14 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose for the fourth session in a row on Tuesday, hitting their highest level since Nov. 8, following the soyoil market’s rally to its highest in nearly two years, traders said. Corn and wheat futures also extended their winning streaks as funds unwound […]

By Mark Weinraub

U.S. biodiesel industry struggles without subsidy

Nov. 15, 2019 at 7:33 pm CST

New York | Reuters — When John Whittington shut his Indiana biodiesel plant this week, he knew the move would leave all 14 of his workers there looking for jobs heading into the U.S. holiday season. But he felt he had no choice. A $1-per-gallon subsidy that had been propping […]