agriculture

Fueling change: FAQ on sustainable aviation and protecting our waters

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June 16, 2025

FMR supporters always have good questions about complex topics. We put together this FAQ to make it easy to get the facts about the promise and potential pitfalls around sustainable aviation fuel. Read more

Could clean-water crops fuel your flights?

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September 20, 2024

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

Ignoring science, undermining public trust: A concerning SAF proposal in Congress

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June 16, 2025

Ignoring a key emissions measurement known as "indirect land use change" would undermine climate goals, threaten water quality and violate basic scientific principles. Read more

Sediment-laden runoff during spring on bare, brown cropland.

FMR making the case for sustainable aviation fuel in the Strib

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June 12, 2025

In case you missed it, FMR has been making the case for winter-hardy oilseeds as a river-friendly source for sustainable aviation fuel in the Star Tribune. Read more

Plane wing over river + The Minnesota Star Tribune

How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared — 2025

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June 10, 2025

Which Mississippi River priorities passed before the deadline? And which ones had to be handled in a special session? Here's a roundup of what happened. Read more