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20 years later: Minnesota’s biodiesel legacy leads the nation
- In 2005, Minnesota became the first state to require a biodiesel blend in diesel fuel, which significantly impacted soybean growers and the energy landscape in the state.
- The B2 biodiesel law, which took effect on September 29, 2005, was a result of efforts from the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and was passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2002.
- By 2022, Minnesota's biodiesel production grew to 74.6 million gallons, contributing $1.7 billion to the state’s economy and creating nearly 5,400 jobs.
- Biodiesel use in Minnesota has surged since the B20 law was implemented in 2018, which followed an increase in the blend requirements to help inspire similar legislation in other states.
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20 years later: Minnesota’s biodiesel legacy leads the nation
MANKATO, Minn. — Twenty years ago, Minnesota farmers helped make history. In the fall of 2005, the state became the first in the nation to require a biodiesel blend in its diesel fuel, which was a milestone that launched a new era for soybean growers, energy independence and rural innovation. “It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years already,” said Lincoln County farmer Bob Worth, who served as Minnesota Soybean Growers Association president in 2…
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