April 30, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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The Senate Ag Committee on June 23 released a Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft. The legislation includes a major revamp of the Section 9003 loan guarantee program, including language allowing grants of up to $10 million for certain eligible projects.
The U.S. EPA on June 18 released data showing nearly 2.02 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in May, up nearly 4% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first five months of 2026 reached 9.66 billion.
Data released by the U.S. EPA on June 18 indicates D4, D5 and D6 RINs were trading at significantly higher prices in May 2026 than they were one year ago. The average price of D3 RINs was down slightly.
The government of Alberta, Canada, on June 12 launched an effort to update its renewable fuels standard (RFS) program, which has been in effect since 2011. The province aims to implement updates by Jan. 1, 2028.
The USDA on June 15 delivered a final rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget that would, in part, “simplify and streamline requirements and processes” for the Rural Energy for America Program.