In Honor of National Agriculture Day, IRFA Recognizes Associates Who Work to Support Renewable Fuels

Contact: Emma Koehler
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WEST DES MOINES, IA – In honor of National Agriculture Day, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) celebrates a record number of associate members who join IRFA in supporting renewable fuels in the state. The more than 70 members include companies and organizations that provide services, equipment and technology solutions while holding an interest in the production and marketing of renewable fuels.

“We are incredibly thankful for the many associate members who put their trust in us as we work to represent Iowa’s liquid renewable fuels and lead the nation in domestic energy production,” said IRFA Marketing Director Lisa Coffelt. “National Ag Day is the perfect day to celebrate such an achievement for the association, representing the many pieces that make up our ag economy. Thank you to our members, and beyond, who feed and fuel our world.”

So far in 2025, the most recent to join IRFA as an associate member include Tallgrass, an energy infrastructure company, and Hydrobe, an algae technology company that consumes and recycles carbon emissions. For more information on becoming an IRFA member or to see the list of current members, see here.

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4.7 billion gallons annually – including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity – and 10 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 416 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.

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