
SOURCE: U.S. Energy Information Administration
April 15, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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President Donald Trump on April 13 signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act. The legislation reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
CoBank on April 8 released its latest quarterly research report, highlighting improved regulatory clarity for the biofuel industry with the release of the Renewable Fuel Standard “Set2” rule, which set 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs.
Vale and Shandong Shipping Corp. have announced an agreement for new ethanol-powered Guaibamax vessels. The agreement includes 25-year contracts for the construction of two vessels, with an option for additional ships.
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council’s regional office in Latin America (LTA) recently engaged with pork industry leaders and nutritionists to share the value of U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in feed diets.
The California Assembly Transportation Committee on April 7 voted unanimously to advance a bill that aims to allow California drivers to legally install federally approved E85 conversion kits in their vehicles.