17 Jan 2017

Corn-based ethanol stacks up favorably to gasoline on greenhouse gas emissions, new USDA report says

By Grassley Press

Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is a long-time advocate for renewable fuels. Last week he convened a meeting among several senators from biofuels-producing states and Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, President-elect Trump’s nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, to convey the importance of biofuels to job creation, energy security, the environment and meeting the country’s significant energy needs.

17 Jan 2017

USDA Announces $252 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program

By USDA Office of Communications

Applications requested for innovative partner-driven projects

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2017 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today invited potential conservation partners, including private industry, non-government organizations, Indian tribes, state and local governments, water districts, and universities to submit project applications for federal funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

05 Dec 2016

23 Students Named to the Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, Iowa, December 1, 2016 - Iowa Corn proudly announces today the 23 Iowa college students who will make up the seventh

28 Nov 2016

Loebsack Statement on EPA’s 2017 RFS Obligations

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations for 2017. Loebsack, who serves as the co-chair of th...

28 Nov 2016

Renewable Fuel Standard biodiesel volumes head in right direction

By Jenna Rose

Iowa Biodiesel Board says increase is modest, but positive for Iowa 

(ANKENY, IOWA) – The Environmental Protection Agency today released final Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2018, laying the groundwork for a modest increase in Ame...

23 Nov 2016

NEW SOY INDUSTRY LEADERS APPOINTED

By Heather Mannhardt

The soy checkoff was built by farmers, for farmers. Future commodity prices, return on investment and overall profitability are just a few things that will be discussed during the United Soybean Board’s Annual Meeting. The checkoff is committed ...

23 Nov 2016

Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds Comment on the EPA’s RFS Rule

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today released statements upon learning of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) finalized Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rule regarding volume obligations within the program t...

18 Nov 2016

Iowa leadership stays strong on National Biodiesel Board

By Jenna Rose

REG’s Chad Stone, former Iowa Biodiesel Board chair, elected as national officer 

(ANKENY, IOWA) – An Iowa biodiesel producer was elected as an officer of the National Biodiesel Board this week, reinforcing the leadership position o...

15 Nov 2016

USDA Awards Funds for Fiscal Year 2017 Market Development Programs

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is awarding $200 million to m...

09 Nov 2016

Iowa Biodiesel Board congratulates incumbents, welcomes new opportunities with President-elect

By Jenna Rose

Biodiesel producers focused on tax incentive extension, reform 

(ANKENY, IOWA) – In the wake of Chuck Grassley easily winning reelection to the U.S. Senate, as well as the reelection of Reps. Rod Blum, David Young, Dave Loebsack and St...

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