The
Biofuels
Issue

April 2026

The Biofuels Issue April 2026

Table of Contents

"Illinois B20 Law Moves into Full Effect"
On April 1, the Illinois B20 Legislation moved into full effect, meaning biodiesel blend requirements increased from B17 to B20.
By Rob Shaffer, ISA Government Relations Committee Chairman
Published On: April 1, 2026
"Biodiesel’s Growing Impact"
Clean fuels are no longer a niche market. Instead, they're essential to the U.S. economy, farm income and energy security.
By Heather Buechter, Director of Communications, Clean Fuels Alliance America
Published On: April 1, 2026
"Update on Incobrasa’s Expansion Efforts"
Incobrasa is in the process of expanding and effectively doubling its biodiesel production capacity to as much as 150 million gallons per year.
By Ashley Rice-Haddon, Lead Writer, Illinois Field & Bean Magazine
Published On: April 1, 2026
"Crushing It"
Domestic soybean crush capacity has surged in the past few years, driven largely by growing demand for biomass-based diesel and soybean oil.
By IL Field & Bean Team
Published On: April 1, 2026
"Enhancing the Profitability of Wheat-Soybean Double Cropping: What Have We Learned?"
University of Illinois' Dr. Jessica Rutkoski covers findings from her Illinois Soybean Checkoff-funded research project.
By Dr. Jessica Rutkoski, Associate Professor, University of Illinois
Published On: April 1, 2026
"Q&A with Illinois Soybean’s David Kubik"
ISA's Biofuels & Trade Policy Manager sits down with IL Field & Bean Lead Writer Ashley Rice-Haddon to discuss the complex state of biofuels at the state and federal level.
By Ashley Rice-Haddon, Lead Writer, Illinois Field & Bean Magazine
Published On: April 1, 2026