WASHINGTON — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on May 27 that the USDA is investing $8.8 million to boost the production of advanced biofuels and sustain jobs at renewable energy facilities in 39 states.
USDA continues to promote advanced biofuel production, from implementing the revised Farm Billbio-refinery program to the launching of the Green Fleet with the Department of the Navy and developing the Biogas Opportunity Roadmap, which outlines voluntary strategies to overcome barriers to expansion and development of a robust biogas industry within the United States.
“Advanced biofuels expand America’s energy options and increase our. . .

