Iowa Renewable Fuels Association

09/04/2026

Today, IRFA board members met with U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn at the Louis Dreyfus Company Grand Junction ethanol plant to discuss policies shaping Iowa’s biofuels future.

From expanding access to renewable fuels to strengthening demand for Iowa-grown corn and soybeans, these conversations are critical to keeping Iowa’s biofuels industry moving forward.

🤝 Thank you, Rep. Nunn, for taking the time to hear directly from Iowa’s biofuels producers and leaders!

09/03/2026

Boom.💥 E15 is on track to become Iowa’s top-selling fuel in 2026!

Iowa drivers are choosing E15 in a big way, with sales continuing to climb across the state. 🌽➡️⛽

Read Press Release:

Iowa fuel terminals distributed over 46 million gallons of E15 in August as sales continue to climb. WEST DES MOINES, IA – Iowa fuel terminals distributed more than 46 million gallons of E15 during August, the second highest amount on record, according to monthly fuel tax data released by the Iowa...

09/03/2026

In case you missed it 👇

“If you start pulling these industries back, the ripple effects are deep and painful.” – IRFA Executive Director, Monte Shaw

Learn why reallocation of EPA's Small Refinery Exemptions is so impactful for Iowa's farmers, biofuels producers, and rural communities:

EPA is giving oil refineries a break. Why Iowa’s biofuel industry is watching what happens next.

09/02/2026

The IRFA PAC is proud to recognize 12 Iowa state legislators as our 2026 Champions of Renewable Fuels for their strong and consistent support of biofuels.

These leaders have stood up for Iowa’s renewable fuels producers, farmers and rural communities, helping advance policies that support homegrown energy and Iowa’s economy. 🌽⛽🏆

Senate Champions
Sen. Annette Sweeney SD 27
Sen. Carrie Koelker SD 33
Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen SD 41

House Champions
Rep. Brent Siegrist HD 19
Rep. Brian Meyer HD 29
Rep. Ross Wilburn HD 50
Rep. Brett Barker HD 51
Rep. Michael Bergan HD 63
Rep. Chad Ingels HD 68
Rep. Norlin Mommsen HD 70
Rep. Dave Jacoby HD 86
Rep. Matthew Rinker HD 99

Read Press Release Here: https://iowarfa.org/2026/09/irfa-pac-announces-2026-champions-of-renewable-fuels/

09/02/2026

The Farm Progress Show is a great opportunity to showcase the innovation, products, services and information helping farmers and ag businesses succeed.

AAI appreciated the opportunity to moderate a discussion with Iowa Corn, Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association on the challenges and opportunities facing Iowa agriculture. It was a valuable conversation about the issues shaping the future of our industry and the importance of collaboration across agriculture.

Thank you to ADM and other AAI members for hosting and bringing together such an important group of leaders.

09/01/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS FOR E15! 🌽⛽️

California just took a major step toward year round E15!

Iowa helped pave the way, and now California drivers could soon have another fuel choice at the pump.

Read full statement:

Golden State joins seven midwestern states in securing year-round E15 access, with Iowa’s decade of experience helping California overcome its final technical hurdle. WEST DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) applauds California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom for passing...

08/31/2026

🚨 IRFA is urging EPA to protect renewable fuels demand.

EPA granted 29 refinery exemptions for the 2025 compliance year, putting nearly 1 billion gallons of renewable fuels demand at risk.

IRFA is calling for 100% reallocation of the exempted volumes and clear action to protect the historic 2026–2027 RFS blending levels.

Read the full statement 👇

IRFA Urges EPA to Account for Any Changes to 2026-2027 Refinery Exemptions WEST DES MOINES, IA – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted 29 refinery exemptions (SREs) to Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) blending levels for the 2025 compliance year. The total number of RFS compli...

08/31/2026

🌱 Good for the soil. Good for biofuels. Good for farmers.

New USDA guidelines could help farmers get more value from conservation practices like cover crops, no-till and better nutrient management.

By recognizing how these practices can reduce the carbon intensity of crops used to make biofuels, farmers could have new opportunities in the growing biofuels market.

That’s a win for Iowa agriculture and renewable fuels. 🌽⛽

Learn more:

Home page for the USDA final rule Technical Guidelines for the Production of Regenerative Agricultural Biofuel Feedstocks.

08/26/2026

72 hours. 12 stops. 1 big look at Iowa biofuels. 🌽➡️⛽️

The 17th Annual Iowa Biofuels: Science and Sustainability Tour gave congressional and agency staff a firsthand look at the people, technology, agriculture and innovation powering renewable fuels.

A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible stop hosts and presenters for opening their doors, sharing their expertise and helping bring Iowa’s biofuels story to life:
🌽 John Deere
🥩 Cattlemen's Beef Quarters & Iowa FFA Association
🌱 Chevron Fuels and Renewable Solutions & Clean Fuels Alliance America
🏭 Lincolnway Energy, LLC
🐄 Couser Family Farms & Renewable Fuels Association
⛽ Casey's
🎓 Iowa State University Sustainability Farm
🔬 Digital Ag Innovation Lab & Bioeconomy Institute
🌾 AgCertain
🚜 Kimberley Family Farms, Iowa Corn & Iowa Soybean Association
⛽ ONEOK, Inc.
🏛️ Iowa State Capitol, Gevo, & Roeslein & Associates, Inc.

From the farm to the fuel pump - and everywhere in between - this tour showed why Iowa continues to lead the way in renewable fuels.

Until next year! 🌱🌽🚜⛽️

08/25/2026

IRFA urges Donald J. Trump to stand behind RFS commitments and reject unjustified refinery exemption requests.

Read more:

Media Contact: Emily Freese 515-322-0435 [email protected] IRFA Urges Trump to Stay the Course with His Earlier Successful RFS Blending Rule WEST DES MOINES, IA – This week biofuels markets have been thrown into chaos over rumors that the EPA may grant nearly double the forecasted amount of refi...