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
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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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Webinar: Sustainable Aviation Fuel — How Minnesota can get it right

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How can new, renewable jet fuel — yes, jet fuel — help clean up the river and improve water quality throughout Minnesota? Watch our recorded webinar to find out. Read more
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Our 2025 legislative priorities for the river

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Even with the uncertainty permeating the Capitol, a lot of our priorities for the Mississippi River this year are in OK shape. Read more
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Explainer: How jet fuel from crops can help (or hurt) water quality

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Sustainable aviation fuel has the potential to significantly impact water quality. Here are some of the factors that will determine whether those impacts are for the better, or for the worse. Read more
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