IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (R) expressed strong support for developing the state’s bioeconomy — including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) — during his State of the State address this month in Lincoln. Noting that SAF can be sourced from Nebraska corn and soybeans, the Governor made the case that growing the bioeconomy will create more wealth for the state. 

According to a recent study from Decision Innovation Solutions, achieving the goal of producing 35 billion gallons of SAF by 2050 would “boost employment by 224,440 jobs [and] increase labor income by $9.3 billion” in the Midwest. Meeting this benchmark would also “raise farm income by $11,670 for a typical 1,000-acre farm split 50/50 between corn and soybeans,” according to the study. 

See below for highlights from Governor Pillen’s speech:

On the Economic Potential for SAF in Nebraska’s Diverse Bioeconomy:

“We have also included in our budget proposal funding that will enable us to take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime federal resources designed to develop the new bioeconomy here in Nebraska. This diverse area of economic activity encompasses everything from sustainable aviation fuel to plastics, nylon, acrylics, and amino acids—all sourced from corn and soybeans and able to be made here in Nebraska.”

On the Benefits of Nebraska’s Bioeconomy:

“Nebraska is uniquely well-equipped to be the leader in the new bioeconomy. Blessed with constantly renewed water resources that are not only a natural buffer against drought but also enable us to grow crops more sustainably than anywhere else, we already produce the building blocks of the new bioeconomy. This will provide more value for our agricultural products, more research and innovation, and more wealth right here.”

Read the full address here.

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About Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels (ACAF) 

ACAF is a dynamic coalition of industry leaders from the aviation, manufacturers, energy, and agriculture sectors, united in their mission to advance the production and adoption of clean aviation fuels. Committed to driving economic growth, reducing emissions, and bolstering national security, ACAF represents a pivotal force in propelling sustainable aviation practices in the U.S. while creating good-paying jobs. For more information about ACAF and to see a list of founding members, please visit www.americansforcleanaviationfuels.com