Agency's Proposal Leaves Little Room for Growth in Biodiesel

After 351 past bearish policy events, SBO moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.8%), and -0.2% over 20.

• Jul 5, 2017RFS proposal limits US biodiesel from full potential | Biodiesel Magazine+1.8%
• Aug 27, 2024California’s proposal to cap SBO, canola oil at 20% of feedstock mix likely to impact RD, biodiesel: sources - The Jacobsen+2.0%
• Nov 30, 2017EPA Leaves Biodiesel Alone, Raises Cellulosic Volumes-2.5%
• Oct 2, 2020Policy Swings Shutter Iowa's Biodiesel Plants | Feed & Grain+1.8%
• Jan 27, 2020Steep Headwinds for Biodiesel Industry – ENCORE BIORENEWABLES-6.5%

After 439 past neutral policy events, CORN moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.2%), and +1.1% over 20.

• Jun 13, 2025EPA's RFS Proposal on Biodiesel Sparks Jump in Soybean Futures Prices-0.8%
• Nov 30, 2017EPA Leaves Biodiesel Alone, Raises Cellulosic Volumes+1.0%
• Jul 17, 2017EPA proposal on biodiesel regulations draws concerns from Nebraska, Iowa ethanol producers+2.4%
• Mar 9, 2017Biodiesel leaders push for producer’s tax credit, cite jobs and economic benefits - Biofuels International Magazine+0.5%
• Feb 25, 2021Iowa biodiesel standard is good for farmers and environment-1.1%