According to Clean Fuels Alliance America, the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalized Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027 will provide an important economic boost for American farmers by expanding domestic demand for biofuel feedstocks. The group says EPA’s analysis found U.S. farmers are fully capable of supplying the crops and oils needed to meet higher renewable fuel targets. Clean Fuels argues the increased volumes come at a critical time as farmers face rising input costs and export challenges, including billions of dollars in lost agricultural sales to China. “EPA is purposefully building a domestic market for U.S. farmers,” Clean Fuels said in its outlook, noting the agency expects biomass-based diesel production from soybean oil to nearly double by 2027. The organization says stronger demand for soybean oil, canola oil, and other feedstocks will create new marketing opportunities while reducing agriculture’s reliance on export markets. The expanded targets will strengthen farm income and support economic growth.
Clean Fuels: EPA building domestic markets for farmers
