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Landus expands Clean Fuel Regulation initiative

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Landus says it has a new market opportunity for farmers’ 2025 soybean crop. The Iowa-based farmer-owned cooperative reports that recent policy changes are expected to increase Canada’s demand for liquid biofuel. Soy oil processed at the Ralston Landus location qualifies for this market with chain-of-custody documentation that begins with the farmer. This development has resulted in $750,000 in additional premiums for participants on their 2024 crop. Landus will begin distributing premiums to participating farmers after the end of its fiscal year. Enrollment for the 2025 soybean crop opens in August. Farmers must complete and sign an online harvester declaration and deliver soybeans to Landus. Signed chain-of-custody documentation must be submitted by early October and prior to delivery. There is no limit to how many bushels can be enrolled, but retroactive enrollment is not allowed. Landus’ Clean Fuel Regulation initiative is in partnership with Verity, a digital platform to track, trace and validate sustainability attributes like carbon data. The initiative is one of the pathways Landus has created to help farmers profit from using regenerative practices. In 2025, Landus has generated nearly $2 million in additional premiums by enrolling the 2024 crop in sustainability programs.