John Deere OKs B20 biodiesel blends

In Iowa, John Deere announced that its official policy on biodiesel is that B5 blends are preferred, but that B20 is acceptable if used in conjunction with an approved fuel conditioner.

The company’s announcement follows a steady stream of B20 conversions in Maryland, Colorado, and Pennsylvania among other states, plus conversions announced by Safeway Stores and Fox Sports.

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