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Kansas awarded $5 million in biofuels grants

Kansas awarded $5 million in biofuels grants

January 20, 2024 |

In Kansas, KWCH reported that the USDA Rural Development announced that $5 million in grants will be awarded to the state of Kansas. The announcement is part of a larger national announcement that includes projects in 21 other states, according to the report. The grants will be used to increase the availability of domestic biofuels, […]

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Bill seeks to boost biofuels production in the Midwest

Bill seeks to boost biofuels production in the Midwest

January 12, 2024 |

In Oklahoma, Kosu reported that a congressional bill proposed by Midwestern representatives from both parties is aimed at spurring innovation in biofuel technology and increasing its production. The report noted that the Agriculture Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act, or Ag BIO Act, would increase funding for innovation in the biofuels and bioproducts industry. Reps. Zach […]

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