NBB will continue targeting training programs and relationship building, strategic planning and feedback sessions and provide on-going technical briefings and updates to targeted OEMs, as well as continued networking with other groups such as Clean Cities organizations, the Diesel Technology Forum, auto industry trade associations and other stakeholder groups.

• One or more OEMs publicly acknowledges support for a higher biodiesel blend then is previously acknowledged.

• One or more new entrants to the market support B20 or higher blends.

• Monthly reports outlining industry activities

• Updated NBB website to include latest Biodiesel Training Toolkit and updated listing of OEM support

• Promotion of biodiesel at industry related meetings and monitoring of fuel related events and issues to discern biodiesel issues from those inherent to other fuels

Growth of biodiesel and renewable diesel production and use will be key to profitability at the soybean producer level as well as throughout the value chain. As a soybean producing state, Missouri will benefit directly from an increase of biodiesel and renewable diesel use. Sustained demand from biodiesel and renewable diesel positively impacts oilseed crush margins and enhances profitability of US animal agriculture; the soybean industry’s number one customer.