Thu, Jan 23, 2025
Opens Opportunities for American Farmers Through Alternative Fuels
Six US senators recently reintroduced a bill that aims to expand the development and production of alternative aviation fuels while benefitting American farmers. The act, titled ‘Farm to Fly’, utilizes existing US Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.
“Sustainable aviation fuel is a promising alternative fuel source that can provide new markets for farmers while increasing our domestic energy production and security,” stated Senator Moran. “This legislation would increase the accessibility of biofuels for commercial use and directly support rural America and its farmers, the agriculture industry and the aviation sector.”
The bill is supported by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Jerry Moran (R-Kan), Tammy Ducksworth (D-Ill), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn), and Joni Urst (R-Iowa). Three of these Senators also joined Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark) last September to launch the Sustainable Aviation Caucus, which aims to make aviation and renewable fuels more viable long-term.
The Farm to Fly Act would solidify a definition for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the USDA and allow “greater collaboration” within the agency and with private partnerships. It relies on current USDA biofuel programs to drive the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This aims to not only expand the commercial availability of alternative fuels to the aviation industry, but also open an entirely new market for domestic farmers to tap into.
“Incorporating SAF into USDA programs will play a key role in moving us toward energy independence while promoting homegrown Iowa biofuels that support our farmers and producers,” said Sen. Ernst. “Supporting sustainable aviation fuel helps further the United States’ national security and our farmers’ future.”
The bill’s reintroduction follows just a day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to freeze all federal regulations pending a 60-day review, including the 45Z Clean Fuels Production credit from the Inflation Reduction Act. This is a tax credit for manufacturers of clean transportation fuels, both non-aviation and aviation, in the US.
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