Insights and Stories on Biodiesel

U.S. biofuels deal reported to be delayed indefinitely

Jun. 5, 2018 at 8:50 pm CDT

Reuters — The Trump administration has indefinitely delayed a proposed overhaul of U.S. biofuels policy aimed at reducing costs for the oil industry, under pressure from corn state lawmakers who worry the move would undermine demand for ethanol, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The White House had […]

U.S. biodiesel lobby drops effort to adjust tax credit

May. 25, 2018 at 8:54 pm CDT

By Michael Hirtzer Tom Polansek

Argentina exports biodiesel to Canada after U.S. imposes tariffs

Apr. 13, 2018 at 5:22 pm CDT

By Maximilian Heath

ICE weekly outlook: Canola futures linked to NAFTA

Mar. 21, 2018 at 9:12 pm CDT

By Dave Sims

Canola biodiesel processor in receivership

Feb. 3, 2018 at 2:16 am CST

By Staff

U.S. grains: Corn firms on short-covering at month’s end

Nov. 30, 2017 at 4:16 pm CST

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures rose on Thursday as fund-driven short-covering at the end of the month overshadowed disappointing export sales data, analysts said. Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade ended mostly lower, with nearby contracts pressured by heavier-than-expected deliveries against the December contract on first […]

By Julie Ingwersen

U.S. EPA ups biofuel targets slightly

Nov. 30, 2017 at 3:35 pm CST

Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday it will require fuel companies to blend slightly more biofuels into the nation’s gasoline and diesel next year, angering oil refiners who view them as a competitive threat. The announcement follows weeks of lobbying by Midwestern lawmakers and representatives of […]

By Jarrett Renshaw Richard Valdmanis

ICE weekly outlook: Canola looks to soyoil wildcard

Nov. 16, 2017 at 7:07 pm CST

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola bounced around within a rather wide range over the course of the week ended Wednesday, but could head higher if it gets help from U.S. soyoil. “The wildcard here is the (soy)bean oil market,” said Ken Ball of PI Financial in Winnipeg. While […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

ICE weekly outlook: Canola enjoying broad-based support

Oct. 25, 2017 at 5:38 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts are benefiting from developments down south. The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday imposed antidumping duties on biodiesel imported from Argentina and Indonesia. The department claimed the fuel was being sold at prices below market value in the U.S. The move was enough […]