Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel

There is immense promise in a new era of sustainable aviation fuel. If done right, this new renewable fuel could help dramatically improve water quality in Minnesota by covering the big brown spot with productive crops year-round. It could boost farmers' bottom lines and improve rural resilience by introducing profitable new oilseed crops to supply a rapidly growing market. And it could bring down emissions from air travel — maybe the most challenging piece of the transportation decarbonization puzzle to solve.

If done wrong, however, it could exacerbate many environmental problems.

Here's a look at the latest developments in sustainable aviation fuel and how FMR engages in this quickly emerging arena and industry in Minnesota.

Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel
Could clean-water crops fuel your flights?

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There's great promise for the use of winter oilseeds as sustainable aviation fuel — but there are also challenges. Read more
Airplane flies over blue river surrounded by yellow flowers
Status check: Where our river priorities stand ahead of a special session

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Which Mississippi River priorities passed before the deadline? And which ones will need to be handled in a special session? Here's where things stand. Read more
The Minnesota Capitol building exterior. Text says "MNLEG 2025"
State shines Earth Day spotlight on winter-hardy oilseeds

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These oilseeds could help significantly reduce agriculture pollution — pushing us toward cleaner water. Read more
Forever Green's Mitch Hunter gestures in a pennycress field
How 6 Mississippi River priorities are faring at the Capitol

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We're into the final weeks of the legislative session. Here's the latest on how our priorities for the Mississippi River are faring. Read more
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Star Tribune publishes FMR, Forever Green commentary on sustainable jet fuel

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It makes the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as the most impactful source of sustainable aviation fuel. Read more
A silhouette of a plane against the sky. A headline from the Minnesota Star Tribune is included next to the plane. It says "Farm to flight: A transformative opportunity for Minnesota’s waters."
Enhanced tax credit could boost most-sustainable aviation fuel options

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Winter-hardy oilseeds are our most sustainable near-term option for a lower-carbon jet fuel. Read more
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