Farmers waiting for strong biofuel-blending rules from the Environmental Protection Agency and pro-E15 legislation from Congress may not have to wait much longer. Agri-Pulse reported that during a talk at the University of Arkansas, USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden said the wait may be coming to an end soon. The EPA’s final biofuel regulations for this year and the next will likely be the “most pro-biofuel rule put in place by any White House,” Vaden said during his speech. “This will help drive momentum for Congress to finally pass legislation to allow year-round sales of higher ethanol fuel blends, known as E15.” Vaden, the second-highest ranking official at USDA, said he’s also optimistic about the demand outlook for airplane fuel made from U.S. agricultural products. Japan’s recent agreement to buy American sustainable aviation fuel has already led to at least one proposal to build a SAF plant in the United States. ...read more read less