USDA opens up new window of support opportunity

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make up to $98.6 million (€75.6 million) available to support advanced biofuels production.

Eligible producers can submit applications to obtain a share of the pot, including those that did not apply during the last window in October 2012

‘The US is on the path to a cleaner, more secure energy future,’ US agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack says. ‘USDA provides payments to eligible producers to support and expand the production of advanced biofuels, which are a key component of President Obama's “all ­of­ the­ above” energy strategy to reduce the Nation's reliance on foreign oil.’

Through multiple programmes the USDA is working to support the research, investment and infrastructure necessary to build a biofuels industry that creates jobs and produces renewable fuel.  Since 2009, more than 275 eligible producers in 44 states have received payments.