ANKENY, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board and the Iowa Soybean Association commended Senator Charles “Chuck” Grassley and fifteen of his Senate colleagues for urging the Environmental Protection Agency to increase volumes of biomass-based diesel, including biodiesel, under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard. The bipartisan effort, also led by Sen Amy Klobuchar and backed by Sen Joni, highlights the urgent need to support America’s biofuels industry and the rural economy.

ANKENY, IOWA (March 31, 2025) — A visit to Iowa from US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins yielded positive comments for the future of biodiesel, according to the Iowa Biodiesel Board. Executive Director Grant Kimberley spoke with Sec Rollins about the urgency of the Trump administration finalizing a Renewable Fuel Standard proposal. The industry is asking for a Biomass-based Diesel volume of 5.25 billion gallons in 2026.

ANKENY, IOWA (February 27, 2025) — Across Iowa, many once-bustling biodiesel plants now sit idle or operate at minimal capacity, casualties of volatile market conditions and federal policy uncertainty. These facilities, which have long fueled Iowa’s agricultural economy and America’s energy needs, face an uncertain future as critical industry policies remain unresolved.

ANKENY, IOWA (February 7, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board and Iowa Soybean Association are celebrating the grand opening of the newly-expanded, state-designated Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The upgraded facility enhances Iowa’s role in ensuring biofuels meet the highest-quality standards demanded by the market.

ANKENY, IOWA (November 20, 2024) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board is celebrating a milestone in the adoption of biodiesel blends, with sales in 2023 reaching 486.5 million gallons, nearly tripling from the 160.8 million gallons recorded in 2007.

ANKENY, IOWA (August 19, 2024) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board and Iowa Soybean Association expressed disappointment and concern over the California Air Resources Board’s recently proposed amendments to its groundbreaking Low Carbon Fuel Standard. If adopted, these changes would impose caps on credits for soy- and canola-based biodiesel and renewable diesel.

ANKENY, IOWA (May 10, 2024) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board and the Iowa Soybean Association commended Governor Kim Reynolds and the state legislature for their decisive action in boosting funding for renewable-fuels infrastructure. Gov Reynolds signed legislation today that marks another significant step forward in Iowa's commitment to expanding the use of renewable fuels like biodiesel.

ANKENY, IOWA (March 5, 2024) — Iowa continues to lead the nation in both biodiesel production and comprehensive pro-biodiesel state policies — and that's not a coincidence. That was the message today from biodiesel producers, soybean farmers, and other supporters as they met with Iowa lawmakers at the State Capitol.

The Iowa Biodiesel Board, an independent board founded by the Iowa Soybean Association and biodiesel plants, hosted its annual Iowa Biodiesel Day on the Hill on March 5.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2023) — Some of the most comprehensive biofuels legislation in the country is beginning to take effect in Iowa, a shift expected to improve consumer access to low-carbon biodiesel statewide while supporting the state economy. That’s the message from biodiesel producers, soybean farmers and other supporters as they meet with Iowa lawmakers and Governor Kim Reynolds today at the State Capitol.

ANKENY, IOWA (January 10, 2023) — Grant Kimberley, executive director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board, has testified before the US Environmental Protection Agency at a Public Hearing on the Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards Rule for 2023, 2024, and 2025. His testimony was as follows:

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