Stacking the Societal Benefits of Biofuels

By Matt Herman, National Biodiesel Board’s Director of Environmental Science For over a decade, American farmers have been growing crops to support the production of lower carbon biofuels. These highly sustainable biofuels not only contribute to the nation’s energy security, but they also improve the environment and local air quality. Read More

Biodiesel Industry Update and Future Predictions

In the 90s, biodiesel became the low-carbon diesel replacement made from renewable feedstocks that helped soybean farmers benefit from the entire bean. That’s why the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and soybean checkoff work closely with the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) to support efforts that increase biodiesel demand. NBB continues to… Read More

National Biodiesel Board Increases Locomotive Use of Biodiesel

The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) invests soybean checkoff dollars into projects that help increase the usage of soybeans and bioproducts. Recently, OSC helped fund a National Biodiesel Board (NBB) project to expand the biodiesel market in locomotives. The vast majority of biodiesel is made of soybean oil, making it a… Read More