This program provides technical and informational assistance to stakeholders seeking to implement biodiesel programs in their states and to regulators who implement these programs. It includes regulatory experts, economists, environmental science professionals, and more traditional technical experts who specialize in issues such as biodiesel’s impact on engines, warranties, and infrastructure.

The objective of this program is to continue expanding and maximizing biodiesel markets through these various mechanisms and other innovative concepts.

The deliverables comprise providing key relevant technical and other information needed by stakeholders to support development or expansion of biodiesel markets in their states.

The SRS program staff have a detailed, working knowledge of all program structures as well as their histories in various states, which is very helpful in assisting the states to develop or expand their biodiesel programs. Since program development in the states is generally a multiyear process, the project timeline is ongoing.

Growth of biodiesel and renewable diesel production and use will be key to profitability at the soybean producer level as well as throughout the value chain. As a soybean producing state, Missouri will benefit directly from an increase of biodiesel and renewable diesel use.

Sustained demand from biodiesel and renewable diesel positively impacts oilseed crush margins and enhances profitability of US animal agriculture; the soybean industry’s number one customer.