Farmers Union applauds increase in renewable fuels mandate

North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) applauded the Trump administration's announcement today of higher renewable fuel volumes to be blended into the U.S. fuel supply.

"We appreciate the Administration's increase in mandated renewable fuel levels," said NDFU President Matt Perdue. "Growing domestic demand for renewable fuels is critical to the long-term success of North Dakota family farmers. As producers cope with extreme market volatility, the new Renewable Volume Obligations provide much-needed certainty."

Under the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Environmental Protection Agency increased the annual total Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) 16% from 22.33 billion gallons in 2025 to 25.98 billion gallons in 2027. The rule requires oil refiners to blend specific volumes of renewable fuels. Critically for North Dakota soybean and canola growers, the RVO for biomass-based diesel will climb to 8.95 billion gallons, providing a welcome market for the state's oilseed crushing facilities and an expanded opportunity for farmers.

Perdue said the new RVOs, along with the recently announced summertime E15 waiver, provide regulatory clarity for farmers and renewable fuel producers in the near-term. "Now, it's time for Congress to step up and act on the President's call to action and authorize permanent year-round E15," he said. "Farmers need strong, stable demand, not a regulatory patchwork."

Farmers Union continues to advocate for growing renewable fuels markets, promoting higher-level blends of ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel. "As international markets become more competitive and uncertain, we need to use more of what we produce here at home," Perdue stressed.