Press Releases
December 18, 2025
Iowa Expands Access to Ethanol and Biodiesel with Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program
December 8, 2025
Year-Round E15 Needed to Strengthen Farm Economy Without Future Bailouts
December 2, 2025
Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer to Deliver Keynote at 2026 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit
November 18, 2025
IRFA Urges CARB to Streamline E15 Adoption Using Iowa’s Proven Model
October 31, 2025
In Halloween Comments, IRFA Urges EPA to End RFS Tricks and Treats by Fully Reallocating Refinery Exemptions
October 30, 2025
Led by Bird, Midwest Attorney Generals Ask D.C. Agencies to Investigate “Irreconcilable Statements” Made by Refiners Seeking RFS Exemptions
October 8, 2025
With Tallgrass Carbon Sequestration Pipeline Operational, Iowa Loses “Crown” as Best Place to Produce Corn Ethanol
October 2, 2025
California Governor Signs Landmark E15 Legislation to Reduce State’s Fuel Prices
October 1, 2025
IRFA Calls for Full Reallocation of Refinery Exemptions at EPA RFS Hearing
September 17, 2025
Iowa Expands Access to Biofuels with Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program
September 16, 2025
EPA Draft Rule on Reallocation of RFS Refinery Exemptions Creates Possible Good, Bad, and Ugly Outcomes
September 2, 2025
IRFA Honors Senator Ernst’s Advocacy for Agriculture
August 22, 2025
IRFA Applauds EPA’s RFS Refinery Exemption Actions Thus Far
August 19, 2025
IRFA Engaged with Trump Administration Officials During Iowa State Fair
August 8, 2025
IRFA Submits Comments on Proposed RFS Volumes & Changes for 2026-27
August 8, 2025
IRFA Celebrates Twenty Years of U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard
July 28, 2025
Seven Years Strong: Lincolnway Energy’s Commitment to Monarchs
July 18, 2025
IRFA Champions Clean Fuels During RAGBRAI 2025
July 17, 2025
RFIP Grants Boost Biodiesel Access at Iowa Fuel Retailers
July 9, 2025
Big Beautiful Bill Boosts Biodiesel
July 9, 2025
EPA Proposed RFS Blending Rule a Strong Starting Point for Further Discussions
June 13, 2025
EPA Proposed RFS Blending Rule a Strong Starting Point for Further Discussions
June 11, 2025
Governor Reynolds’ Veto of HF 639 Prevents Increased Energy Prices for Iowans and Farmers
June 5, 2025
Record Number of Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Grants Awarded in Iowa
May 12, 2025
Anti-Carbon Capture Legislation a Blow to Future Ethanol and Corn Markets
May 6, 2025
2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Economic Contribution Study Shows Impact of Stagnant Corn Demand Hitting Agriculture Economy
April 28, 2025
Nationwide E15 Summer Sales Waiver for 2025 Gives Consumers Additional Access Outside Midwest
April 15, 2025
E15 Momentum Continues with Iowa’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program
April 11, 2025
IRFA Thanks Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for Years of Leadership, Advancing Iowa Agriculture and Renewable Fuels
April 11, 2025
IRFA Tells IRS 45Z Must Harness Ingenuity, Hard Work of American Farmers
April 4, 2025
Iowa Reports E15 Sales Up 45 Percent Year to Year in 2024, Retailers On Track to Meet E15 Standard
March 31, 2025
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Believes E15 Access Plays Key Part in Vision of Unleashing American Energy
March 31, 2025
$537 Million in USDA Biofuel Infrastructure Grants Released for 543 Projects in 29 States
March 31, 2025
Iowa House Passes Anti-CCS Bill That Effectively Bans a Trump Energy Priority in Iowa
March 25, 2025
Iowa’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Awards Record Number of Projects
March 18, 2025
IRFA Calls Upon USDA to Set Gold Standard for Regenerative Agriculture Accounting Practices
March 18, 2025
IRFA Celebrates Record Associate Membership Since Formation in 2002
March 11, 2025
IRFA’s Drive Clean Campaign Offering After-Prom Prizes
March 7, 2025
Elite Octane Celebrates One Billion Gallon Milestone
March 7, 2025
16 Ag and Oil States Attorneys General Push for Year-Round E15 in Upcoming Congressional Funding Package
March 6, 2025
South Dakota Pipeline Law Creates Unnecessary Roadblocks Between Corn Farmers and Massive New Markets
March 6, 2025
IRFA Remembers State Senator Jack Kibbie as Renewable Fuels Pioneer, Champion
February 28, 2025
Year-round E15 Needed as Latest Data Shows Record Ethanol Production Driven by Exports, Not Domestic Use
February 26, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Jamieson Greer on Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative
February 25, 2025
IRFA Thanks EPA for Standing by Farmers and Consumers, Upholding Access to E15 this Summer
February 19, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Iowa Biofuels Trailblazer Rick Schwarck as Latest RFA Industry Award Recipient
February 13, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Brooke Rollins on Confirmation as USDA Secretary
February 13, 2025
Iowa Ethanol Production Holds Steady in 2024
February 6, 2025
Anti-Pipeline Rhetoric Today at Iowa Capitol is Example of Wrong Policy, Wrong Time
February 6, 2025
IRFA to House Speaker, Senate Majority Leader: Time to Fix Year-Round E15 Now
February 4, 2025
We Can’t Ignore Warning Signs, Farmers Need Growing Markets in 2025 Says IRFA’s Shaw
January 30, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Doug Burgum on Confirmation as Interior Secretary
January 29, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Lee Zeldin on Confirmation as EPA Administrator
January 28, 2025
EVs or Liquid Fuels? Find Out Where Consumers Are Headed at the 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit
January 23, 2025
2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit to Explore Policy Changes Surrounding Critical Biofuels Issues
January 21, 2025
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to Deliver Remarks at 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit
January 21, 2025
IRFA Urges EPA Not to Reduce RFS Cellulosic Biofuel Levels
January 15, 2025
Release of Climate Smart Ag Guidance Could Boost Farm Income and Help Unlock New Markets for Biofuels Producers
January 14, 2025
What’s Driving Record Ethanol Exports? Find Out at 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit on Feb. 4
January 14, 2025
Iowa Biodiesel Production Ticked Up in 2024, but Hits Headwinds Entering 2025
January 10, 2025
US Treasury 45Z Notice of Intent Appears to be Too Little, Too Late for Iowa Farmers, Biofuel Producers
January 7, 2025
Nationally Recognized Political Commentator to Give Insight into New Year Political Landscape at 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit
January 3, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Mike Johnson on Re-Election as U.S. House Speaker