In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the USDA recently estimated that planted sorghum acres were up 6% from the initial estimate at 6.605 million acres and 1% on the year, with harvested area also expected to be 1% larger than last year at 5.675 million acres. Sorghum production this year is pegged at 391.495 million bushels, […]
In Nebraska, Progressive Farmer reported that Members of the National Corn Growers Association called on Congress and the Trump administration to push across the finish line legislation that would allow year-round, permanent sales of E15 nationwide, following the latest USDA estimates of a record corn crop expected in 2025. If the 16.7-billion-bushel (bb) production estimate […]
In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that France’s agriculture ministry has increased its forecast for this year’s soft wheat harvest, confirming a significant rebound from last year, but anticipates a reduction in maize production due to the impact of hot and dry weather on yields. For soft wheat, France’s main cereal crop, the ministry estimated the harvest […]
In Indonesia, Asia Sentinel reported that the Indonesian government is seizing up to 2 million hectares of seized illegal oil palm forest, some of it possibly from Malaysia’s biggest oil palm companies which for years have expanded across the Strait of Malacca, and handing them over to a state-owned enterprise which specializes in palm oil […]
In Hong Kong, DHL Express and the Cathay Group have entered into a new sustainable aviation fuel partnership that reinforces their shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the air cargo industry. Under the agreement, Cathay will supply DHL Express with 2,400 tonnes of SAF for international flights departing from three airports in Asia namely […]
In the UK, Sustainable Plastics reported that Cortec Corporation has introduced Eco Works 100, a new packaging film that combines full biobased content with industrial compostability. The film is certified as industrially compostable by TÜV Austria and contains 100% USDA-certified biobased content, according to the report. Made entirely from renewable raw materials, the film is […]
In Massachusetts, SkyQuest Technology Consulting reported that the global biofuels market was valued at $117.69 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach a value of $197.72 billion by the end of 2032. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2025 to 2032, according to the report. “North America dominates […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that LONGi Green Energy has begun construction on a flagship integrated green methanol project in Urad Rear Banner Industrial Park, Inner Mongolia, China. Approved in September 2024, the plant will combine local wind and solar-powered hydrogen production with biomass gasification to deliver 100% green methanol, according to the […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that MEDAS EnggDesign has been awarded a significant contract by NSL Sugars, one of India’s top ten sugar producers. The project involves NSL Sugars’ Jai Mahesh Unit, located in Mazalgaon, District Beed, Maharashtra. Under this contract, MEDAS will provide technology, engineering expertise, and equipment for a modern distillery plant with […]
In Spain, Vinci stated that Moeve and Apical have awarded Grupo Cobra and Masa – both subsidiaries of Cobra IS – the electrical, piping and industrial mechanical works of the largest second-generation (2G) biofuel plant in Spain. Cobra IS is owned by Vinci. Located in Palos de la Frontera, this plant will benefit from the […]
