DES MOINES, IOWA (March 7, 2019) — More than 75 biodiesel supporters took to the Iowa State Capitol today to remind lawmakers just how well their comprehensive state policies on biodiesel have worked. More than half of Iowa’s diesel supply contains biodiesel, increasing availability to Iowans, and the state remains the top producer of the renewable fuel, proponents said.

ANKENY, IOWA (February 11, 2019) — Iowa’s biodiesel producers, farmers, and fuel-distributors are urging Congress to act swiftly on passage of the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit, which expired in 2017.

Kurt Kovarik joins National Biodiesel Board as VP of Federal Affairs

(ANKENY, Iowa) –  The National Biodiesel Board has announced that Kurt Kovarik, legislative director for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), will join the trade association’s Washington D.C. office as Vice President of Federal Affairs. Iowa Biodiesel Board Executive Director Grant Kimberley issued the following statement:

Iowa Biodiesel Board releases research results at Annual Regional Meeting

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – About 72 percent of Iowa voters have a positive opinion on biodiesel, according to new public opinion research released by the Iowa Biodiesel Board. Enjoying similar levels of support is the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, which requires oil companies to blend modest amounts of biofuels (71 percent supporting), and pro-biodiesel state policies (72 percent supporting).