Press Releases

December 18, 2025
Iowa Expands Access to Ethanol and Biodiesel with Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program

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December 8, 2025
Year-Round E15 Needed to Strengthen Farm Economy Without Future Bailouts

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December 2, 2025
Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer to Deliver Keynote at 2026 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit

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November 18, 2025
IRFA Urges CARB to Streamline E15 Adoption Using Iowa’s Proven Model

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October 31, 2025
In Halloween Comments, IRFA Urges EPA to End RFS Tricks and Treats by Fully Reallocating Refinery Exemptions

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October 30, 2025
Led by Bird, Midwest Attorney Generals Ask D.C. Agencies to Investigate “Irreconcilable Statements” Made by Refiners Seeking RFS Exemptions

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October 8, 2025
With Tallgrass Carbon Sequestration Pipeline Operational, Iowa Loses “Crown” as Best Place to Produce Corn Ethanol

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October 2, 2025
California Governor Signs Landmark E15 Legislation to Reduce State’s Fuel Prices

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October 1, 2025
IRFA Calls for Full Reallocation of Refinery Exemptions at EPA RFS Hearing

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September 17, 2025
Iowa Expands Access to Biofuels with Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program

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September 16, 2025
EPA Draft Rule on Reallocation of RFS Refinery Exemptions Creates Possible Good, Bad, and Ugly Outcomes

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September 2, 2025
IRFA Honors Senator Ernst’s Advocacy for Agriculture

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August 22, 2025
IRFA Applauds EPA’s RFS Refinery Exemption Actions Thus Far

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August 19, 2025
IRFA Engaged with Trump Administration Officials During Iowa State Fair

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August 8, 2025
IRFA Submits Comments on Proposed RFS Volumes & Changes for 2026-27

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August 8, 2025
IRFA Celebrates Twenty Years of U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard

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July 28, 2025
Seven Years Strong: Lincolnway Energy’s Commitment to Monarchs

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July 18, 2025
IRFA Champions Clean Fuels During RAGBRAI 2025

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July 17, 2025
RFIP Grants Boost Biodiesel Access at Iowa Fuel Retailers

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July 9, 2025
Big Beautiful Bill Boosts Biodiesel

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July 9, 2025
EPA Proposed RFS Blending Rule a Strong Starting Point for Further Discussions

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June 13, 2025
EPA Proposed RFS Blending Rule a Strong Starting Point for Further Discussions

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June 11, 2025
Governor Reynolds’ Veto of HF 639 Prevents Increased Energy Prices for Iowans and Farmers

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June 5, 2025
Record Number of Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Grants Awarded in Iowa

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May 12, 2025
Anti-Carbon Capture Legislation a Blow to Future Ethanol and Corn Markets

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May 6, 2025
2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Economic Contribution Study Shows Impact of Stagnant Corn Demand Hitting Agriculture Economy

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April 28, 2025
Nationwide E15 Summer Sales Waiver for 2025 Gives Consumers Additional Access Outside Midwest

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April 15, 2025
E15 Momentum Continues with Iowa’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program

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April 11, 2025
IRFA Thanks Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for Years of Leadership, Advancing Iowa Agriculture and Renewable Fuels

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April 11, 2025
IRFA Tells IRS 45Z Must Harness Ingenuity, Hard Work of American Farmers

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April 4, 2025
Iowa Reports E15 Sales Up 45 Percent Year to Year in 2024, Retailers On Track to Meet E15 Standard

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March 31, 2025
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Believes E15 Access Plays Key Part in Vision of Unleashing American Energy

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March 31, 2025
$537 Million in USDA Biofuel Infrastructure Grants Released for 543 Projects in 29 States

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March 31, 2025
Iowa House Passes Anti-CCS Bill That Effectively Bans a Trump Energy Priority in Iowa

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March 25, 2025
Iowa’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Awards Record Number of Projects

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March 18, 2025
IRFA Calls Upon USDA to Set Gold Standard for Regenerative Agriculture Accounting Practices

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March 18, 2025
IRFA Celebrates Record Associate Membership Since Formation in 2002

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March 11, 2025
IRFA’s Drive Clean Campaign Offering After-Prom Prizes

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March 7, 2025
Elite Octane Celebrates One Billion Gallon Milestone

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March 7, 2025
16 Ag and Oil States Attorneys General Push for Year-Round E15 in Upcoming Congressional Funding Package

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March 6, 2025
South Dakota Pipeline Law Creates Unnecessary Roadblocks Between Corn Farmers and Massive New Markets

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March 6, 2025
IRFA Remembers State Senator Jack Kibbie as Renewable Fuels Pioneer, Champion

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February 28, 2025
Year-round E15 Needed as Latest Data Shows Record Ethanol Production Driven by Exports, Not Domestic Use

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February 26, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Jamieson Greer on Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative

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February 25, 2025
IRFA Thanks EPA for Standing by Farmers and Consumers, Upholding Access to E15 this Summer

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February 19, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Iowa Biofuels Trailblazer Rick Schwarck as Latest RFA Industry Award Recipient

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February 13, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Brooke Rollins on Confirmation as USDA Secretary

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February 13, 2025
Iowa Ethanol Production Holds Steady in 2024

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February 6, 2025
Anti-Pipeline Rhetoric Today at Iowa Capitol is Example of Wrong Policy, Wrong Time

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February 6, 2025
IRFA to House Speaker, Senate Majority Leader: Time to Fix Year-Round E15 Now

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February 4, 2025
We Can’t Ignore Warning Signs, Farmers Need Growing Markets in 2025 Says IRFA’s Shaw

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January 30, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Doug Burgum on Confirmation as Interior Secretary

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January 29, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Lee Zeldin on Confirmation as EPA Administrator

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January 28, 2025
EVs or Liquid Fuels? Find Out Where Consumers Are Headed at the 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit

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January 23, 2025
2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit to Explore Policy Changes Surrounding Critical Biofuels Issues

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January 21, 2025
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to Deliver Remarks at 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit

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January 21, 2025
IRFA Urges EPA Not to Reduce RFS Cellulosic Biofuel Levels

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January 15, 2025
Release of Climate Smart Ag Guidance Could Boost Farm Income and Help Unlock New Markets for Biofuels Producers

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January 14, 2025
What’s Driving Record Ethanol Exports? Find Out at 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit on Feb. 4

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January 14, 2025
Iowa Biodiesel Production Ticked Up in 2024, but Hits Headwinds Entering 2025

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January 10, 2025
US Treasury 45Z Notice of Intent Appears to be Too Little, Too Late for Iowa Farmers, Biofuel Producers

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January 7, 2025
Nationally Recognized Political Commentator to Give Insight into New Year Political Landscape at 2025 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit

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January 3, 2025
IRFA Congratulates Mike Johnson on Re-Election as U.S. House Speaker

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