John Deere move boosts demand for biodiesel in Michigan

The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) has welcomed moves by John Deere to increase the use of biodiesel in Michigan and across the country.
The leading farm equipment manufacturer now approves use of B30 biodiesel blends in all its Tier 4 John Deere Power Systems engines ─ a 10% increase over the previously approved B20 biodiesel blend.
B30 is also approved for use in Tier 4 engines in John Deere construction equipment.
As part of its long history of supporting renewable fuel use, John Deere also previously approved use of RD100 renewable diesel in Tier 4 engines and blends up to B100 for all Tier 3 and Tier 2 engines.
“Allowing use of B30 biodiesel fuel in John Deere equipment is good news for Michigan farmers and Michigan’s rural communities, especially as we head into the fall harvest season,” said Hanna Campbell, managing director of MiABC and market development director for the Michigan Soybean Committee.
“Fueling tractors and combines with B30 leads to smoother engine operations and fewer carbon emissions for a cleaner, healthier environment.”
“Biodiesel is an ideal fuel choice for farm equipment because it is made from crops grown right here on our farms. We at Michigan Soy are excited to see higher blends, like B30, approved for agricultural equipment and look forward to utilizing these blends during harvest this fall,” added Mark Senk, Owosso, Michigan, farmer and president of the Michigan Soybean Committee.