ANKENY, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — The Iowa biodiesel industry is largely back up and running, buoyed by long-awaited federal Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. While the path ahead involves recovery, producers across the state say they are cautiously optimistic as plants return to capacity and workers stay on the job.

ANKENY, IOWA (August 11, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board has applauded the proposal to expand Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 in written comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency, calling it a win for American energy security and rural economies.

ANKENY, IOWA (July 1, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board (IBB) has praised the passage of key tax provisions in the newly-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — a positive signal to Iowa’s biodiesel producers who have been waiting for clarification of new tax policies.

ANKENY, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board today applauded Representative Ashley Hinson for spearheading a bipartisan letter to President Trump urging swift action to strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard. The letter called for setting robust Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and beyond.