In this edition, farmer Kyle Durham discusses how Missouri basically started soybean farmers’ involvement in biodiesel in 1991. His grandfather Don Heil was part of the original group that supported biodiesel. He discusses the start of the industry and how it continues to grow today with the support of checkoffs in other soybean-growing states, as well as the United Soybean Board and American Soybean Association.

In this edition, Minnesota farmer Jim Willers discusses how biodiesel was created by U.S. soybean farmers to use excess soy oil and the industry has continued to grow since. Today, with an operating capacity of three billion gallons, the biodiesel industry benefits farmers, consumers, the environment, and economy.

In this edition, Dennis Gruenbacher, a soybean grower from Kansas, discusses seeing the excitement of people who use biodiesel and the growing demand for the fuel during his travels to New York, California, and many places in between. Biodiesel users are found all over the country because it’s widely available and is ready for consumers to use now.

In this edition, Jonathan Gibbs, a farmer from south-central Wisconsin, discusses the benefits the growing biodiesel industry brings to the U.S. economy. Biodiesel supports more than 60,000 American jobs and adds more than $13 billion to the economy. Find out more in the latest segment of Fueling Conversations with NBB.

In this edition, Greg Greving, a farmer from Nebraska, discusses how biodiesel is made from by-products and uses readily available and diverse resources. The biodiesel industry doesn’t require new land and hasn’t caused any changes to available land or agricultural production. Instead, the industry uses excess soybean oil without taking away from available food, fuel, or land sources.

In this edition, Mike Heffelfinger, NBB governing board member, discusses opportunities in the bioheat® fuel market and the positive impact it has on soybean growers. Bioheat® fuel is a blend of biodiesel and ultra-low sulfur heating oil, making it a simple choice and smart solution that results in a better fuel for your home and the environment.

In this edition, Mike Heffelfinger, NBB governing board member, discusses opportunities in the bioheat® fuel market and the positive impact it has on soybean growers. Bioheat® fuel is a blend of biodiesel and ultra-low sulfur heating oil, making it a simple choice and smart solution that results in a better fuel for your home and the environment.

In this edition of Fueling Conversations with NBB, Phil Ramsey, a farmer from central Indiana, highlights the technical aspects of biodiesel and how it’s more accessible than consumers are aware. Today’s diesel vehicles are recommended for use with a biofuel blend with up to 20 percent biodiesel, and most heavy-duty engine manufacturers support B20 in their new engines.

In this edition of Fueling Conversations with NBB, Bob Metz, a former chairman of the National Biodiesel Board, discusses the environmental benefits of biodiesel and renewable diesel. He describes how the industry is ready to meet carbon reduction goals today, which would greatly benefit the environment, instead of waiting for other technologies to develop and come online with positive benefits over the next decade.

In this edition of Fueling Conversations with NBB, Dave Walton, an Iowa farmer and NBB governing board member, highlights the industry’s goal of producing six billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel by 2030, and, with advancements in feedstocks, 15 billion gallons by 2050. Farmers, consumers, and the environment will benefit from biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel being recognized as premium products.

In this edition of Fueling Conversations with NBB, Greg Anderson, a Nebraska farmer and NBB governing board member, highlights how biodiesel helps drives demand for soybean oil, the primary feedstock for U.S. production, and ultimately creates more value for farmers.