The future of U.S. biofuels: Navigating policy, market, technological and cost challenges

Securing opportunities in the gas tank and beyond. The US biofuels industry has a key role in driving US energy dominance and boosting rural prosperity. But, policy changes, market challenges and cost pressures require careful navigation to unlock investment and drive long term growth and resilience. From streamlined processes, upgraded technologies, and feedstock strategies, to opportunities in value-add products, learn how biofuel producers can scale and innovate for sustainable growth. Explore what the latest Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs), Small Refiner Exemptions (SREs), tariffs, and tax incentives mean for industry in 2025 and beyond. Hosted by: Reid Wagner, Technical Director of Market Development, Growth Energy Featuring: Senator George Dungan, State Senator, Nebraska Legislature Jacki Fee, Renewable Fuels Regulatory Advisor, Cargill Dawn Caldwell, Executive Director, Renewable Fuels Nebraska This panel discussion was recorded at Bio Innovations Midwest on 15-16 September 2025. Find out more about the event, the only commercially focused event for the industrial biomanufacturing community in North America, here: https://www.bioinnovationsmidwest.com/