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WEST DES MOINES, IA – Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, alongside over 70 national and state renewable fuels, corn growers, and agricultural associations, are calling on Congress to act swiftly and approve legislation enabling nationwide, year-round E15 sales. 

In a letter spearheaded by the Renewable Fuels Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, Growth Energy, and the National Corn Growers Association, the coalition emphasized that “when fully scaled, year-round, nationwide E15 is poised to create new domestic demand for billions of bushels of corn and sorghum, help stabilize markets, support farmers, and deliver consumer savings at the pump.” 

The letter also highlighted findings from a recent study showing the economic potential of unleashing E15: 

• Add up to $25.8 billion to U.S. GDP 

• Generate up to $10.3 billion in household income 

• Support more than 128,000 new full-time jobs across the economy 

“With the current agriculture economy in the worst shape in several decades, unlocking new markets like year-round E15 is essential for the future of farmers,” said Executive Director Monte Shaw.  “IRFA is proud to stand behind this united effort. Congress must act, and act now!” 

The full letter can be found here. 

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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 over 5 billion gallons annually – including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity – and 8 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 408 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.