US state agriculture officials vote to promote increased biofuels production

At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Policy Conference Feb. 26, NASDA members voted to amend the organization’s biofuels policies to increase support for domestic and global demand for American-made biofuels.

“NASDA recognizes the importance biofuels play in the future of agricultural production, energy independence and our economy,” NASDA CEO Ted McKinney said. “State agriculture departments see greater demand for biofuels as a win-win for their mission to enhance agricultural production and strengthen rural economies across the nation.”

NASDA’s new policy states that the organization supports efforts to increase production of biofuels, expanding the range of biofuels to include renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuels and other emerging energy products.

In addition, the policy calls for NASDA to become more involved in helping to eliminate trade barriers to increased international demand for U.S.-produced biofuels.

The policy also reaffirms NASDA’s support for the Renewable Fuel Standard and calls for the organization to support the year-round sale and use of E15 fuel.

The amended policy maintains the organization’s commitment to investing in biofuels research and responsible Clean Air Act emission standards.

In support and response to the organization’s policy on the bioeconomy, biofuels and energy, NASDA has served as an active member of the Ag Bioeconomy Coalition since 2022.

Learn more about NASDA’s policy and the coalition on NASDA’s website.

NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association that represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries and directors of the departments of agriculture in all 50 states and four U.S. territories.