Agriculture & Biofuels Sector

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The Agriculture Workgroup is exploring opportunities to share information and seek funding for a variety of projects including: retrofits or efficiency improvements for diesel agriculture pumps; biodiesel production; and use of emulsified fuel in heavy equipment. Click here for related project proposals. If you would like to join the Agriculture Workgroup, please contact Grace Cheng.

Sector Calls and Meetings

• Construction Sector Call: Wednesday, June 9, 10:00am-11:00am PDT, 866-299-3188, Access code: 2065538087#
  This sector call will discuss topics that may be of interest to partners of the Agriculture and Public Fleets Sector:
  • 2011 model year Nonroad Tier 4 emission standards and technology.
  • Update on CARB Regulation for In-Use Off-Road Diesel Fueled Fleets (off-road regulation)

2009 EPA-Funded Projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Repowering Off-Road Agricultural Vehicles in San Joaquin Valley: The San Joaquin Valley Unified APCD was selected for $2 million in funding to repower 30 agricultural off-road equipment vehicles with new engines that meet or exceed EPA’s tier 3 emission standards for non-road diesel engines.

Recent News

• San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Accepting Applications for Rebates for Electric Ag ATVs
• Green Tech at World Ag Expo in Tulare
• Cow Power Takes to the Highway
• California Receives $10.9 Million to Improve Air Quality
• UCD Aims to Tap Exotic Jatropha Plant as Biofuel Source for California
• First Flight of Algae-Fuelled Jet
• Biodiesel Demand Grows Across Continents
• Eastern Washington Farmers Cut Diesel Emission, Protect Water Quality, Reduce Soil Loss, and Save $$$ by Converting to ‘No-Till/Direct Seed
• Emission Controls Have Pluses, Minuses

Funding Opportunities

• Comprehensive list of available grants and resources

Emission Reductions Projects

• West Coast Collaborative Agriculture & Biofuels Projects Factsheet
• USDA’s National Biodiesel Fuel Education Program
• Life cycle inventory of biodiesel
• Diesel Pumping Efficiency Program
• Diesel-Electric Pumping Efficiency Program
• Biodiesel Research Project Proposal
• Biomethane Conversion to Vehicle Fuel

Legislation and Incentives

Federal

• EPA AgStar: Protocol for Quantifying and Reporting the Performance of Anaerobic Digestion Systems for Livestock Manures
• EPA federal register of laws and regulations relating to air quality
• EPA regulations regarding nonroad diesel vehicles
• USDA incentives for reducing emissions
• USDA designates six biobased items for federal procurement

State and Local

• Arizona’s Energy Related Legislation
• California Air Resources Board homepage
• California Air Quality legislation
• Oregon Bill Supporting Biodiesel
• Washington State air quality program
• Washington State Laws supporting Biodiesel
• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency air quality website
• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency list of regulations

Tools and Resources

• Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) Publications
• California Climate Action Registry Draft Manure Management Project Reporting Protocol
• NRCS Energy Consumption Awareness Tools for Agriculture
• USDA/Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) Projections of Ethanol’s Effects on Agriculture

Websites

• USDA: Energy
• Natural Resources Conservation Service: Save Energy, Save Money
• CARB Information on In-Use Stationary Diesel Agricultural Engines
• Website Devoted to Clean Diesel and Diesel Emissions
• Website Devoted to Diesel Issues
• EPA Approved Retrofit Technologies