Soybean farmers help Madison grow sustainable vehicle fleet

he city of Madison will have a greener vehicles among its fleet thanks to Wisconsin soybean farmers.

The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) and the National Biodiesel Board announced the investment of funds to help the City of Madison retrofit 20 Fleet Service vehicles to run nearly 100 percent on biodiesel fuel.

The groups say the economic and environmental benefits of this investment will include reduced carbon emissions, cleaner air and water, and an expanded market for Wisconsin soybean farmers whose soybeans are a key ingredient of biodiesel fuel....
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