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An ethanol industry leader is worried the Department of Energy could block the inclusion of low-carbon farming practices in final rules for the 45Z biofuel production tax credit. . 

Regulations for the new 45Z biofuel tax incentive need to account for cover crops, precision fertilizer applications and other regenerative agriculture practices to ensure that farmers fully benefit from the subsidy, farm-state Republican lawmakers say in a letter to the Trump administration. 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. could extend its tariff truce if China delays implementing expanded export controls on rare earth minerals.

The Department of Energy has updated websites related to sustainable aviation fuel, changing the name to synthetic aviation fuel. 

Across the biofuel industry, some sectors are optimistic the Biden administration's framework for the key 45Z tax credit will boost clean fuel production and support farmers. However, the proposals are not a slam-dunk, and groups are preparing to continue advocacy with the new Trump team.

Rural power utilities apprehensively await litigation in a federal appeals court over a new EPA rule that requires the use of expensive carbon capture technology for existing coal-fired generation. CCS is considered the best available technology, and EPA expects that it can capture 90% of plant emissions.

The Department of Energy has announced a conditional $1.46 billion loan guarantee to Gevo for a large-scale corn starch-to-jet fuel facility. 

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry is still waiting for clear signals that the market is stable through the form of long-term policies and incentives.