American Jobs. American Farmers.
American Energy Independence.

Increased biodiesel and renewable diesel production can meet growing energy demand, support economic growth and provide new opportunities for farmers.

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Industry Growth Increases the Benefits

American biodiesel and renewable diesel production has doubled since 2020. Investments in capacity and processing support tens of thousands of good-paying American jobs, provide consumers with more affordable options to fuel their vehicles, and contribute billions of dollars in economic opportunity.

The RFS Should Support Industry Momentum

The EPA recognizes the industry’s proven capacity and investments in rural communities. Stakeholders are unified in supporting a robust step-change for biomass-based diesel in the 2026-2027 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO).

Strengthen the RFS in 2025

Now is the time to finalize a robust RVO that supports American jobs, drives American energy dominance, and creates new opportunities for American farmers both today and into the future.

Account for Small Refinery Exemptions

U.S. soybean farmers and processors could lose between $3.2 billion and $7.5 billion in crop value over the next two years if EPA does not completely reallocate recently exempted RFS volumes.

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5.25 Billion Ways to Create American Jobs

 

  • The industry supports 107,400 U.S. jobs and $42.4 billion in economic activity.
  • More biodiesel and renewable diesel production means tens of thousands more jobs in rural communities.
  • Investing in U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel secures economic stability.

5.25 Billion Ways to Drive U.S. Energy Independence

 

  • More U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production is needed to meet growing energy demand.
  • American biodiesel and renewable diesel reduces our reliance on foreign oil.
  • Growing domestic production provides consumers with more affordable options.

5.25 Billion Ways to Stand With American Farmers

 

  • Use of soybean oil in biodiesel and renewable diesel represents about 10% of the value of all U.S. grown soybeans.
  • U.S. farmers could lose $950 million in 2026 and $1.6 billion in 2027 if EPA does not reallocate recently granted small refinery exemptions.
  • Biodiesel and renewable diesel give farmers opportunities for market growth in uncertain economic times.

What matters most to me is what biodiesel does for farmers, small towns, and rural economies. A few years ago, nearly all the soybeans in North Dakota had to be shipped to the coast for export. Then we built two soybean crush plants to feed the growing biofuels market. Now, over half the state’s soybeans are processed right here. That keeps the value local—and creates jobs in rural communities that need them.

Ryan Pederson
Farmer, North Dakota Soybean Council

Growing Support for American Jobs

Fuel producers, farm and commodity groups, and RFS stakeholders are unified in asking EPA to set robust 2026 RFS biomass-based diesel volumes that match industry growth and investment in making fuel available. See who is standing with farmers.

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Read the March 17 letter to EPA from Clean Fuels, farm, and feedstock groups.

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Read the May 16 letter to President Trump from 28 Congressmembers.

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Read the April 8 letter to EPA from 16 U.S. Senators.

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Read the May 22 Letter from Clean Fuels and 48 member companies to EPA.

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Read the April 10 letter to EPA from four Midwest Governors.

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Read Clean Fuels’ October 16 letter to EPA on the economic impact for soy markets from SREs.

Become an Advocate

Ask your legislators to act and urge EPA to quickly finalize the RFS proposal and support robust biomass-based diesel volumes.

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