WASHINGTON, February 26, 2025 – The National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) today commended the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) for unanimously adopting a federal biofuel tax policy resolution that prioritizes domestic feedstocks for U.S. biofuel production. NASDA also endorsed establishing appropriate testing, verification and recordkeeping requirements for imported “used cooking oil” (UCO) feedstocks during the association’s winter policy conference.
“NOPA commends NASDA for standing up for our farmers and processors by adopting a federal biofuel tax policy position that puts domestic feedstocks first. The influx of imported ‘UCO’ and tallow is adversely impacting American farmers, ranchers and processors alike. NASDA’s commonsense, bipartisan policy amendment demonstrates stalwart support for strengthening American agriculture,” said Devin Mogler, NOPA President & CEO. “By prioritizing domestic feedstocks, we are increasing demand and values for U.S. crops, driving innovation and competitiveness across the industry and reinforcing America’s leadership position in biofuel production. NOPA will continue to work with policymakers and biofuel industry partners at the state and federal level to advance policies that put American agriculture and energy security first. The Trump Administration has a clearly stated goal of establishing energy dominance and U.S.-produced biofuels are a critical part of that equation, and should be produced from feedstocks made here in the U.S.”
