16 Apr 2025

State Report Shows Sales of Biodiesel Surged in Iowa in 2024

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (April 16, 2025) — Blends of 20% biodiesel (B20) and higher more than doubled in Iowa’s on-road diesel sales last year, growing to 35% in 2024, up from 15% in 2023. That’s according to the latest Retailers Fuel Gallons Annual Report from the Iowa Department of Revenue.

06 Feb 2024

Remembering Bill Northey: An Unwavering Commitment to Biofuels and Ag

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (February 6, 2024) — Former Iowa Ag Secretary and Trump administration USDA leader Bill Northey has died at the age of 64. The Agribusiness Association of Iowa, where Northey was CEO, announced the news Monday.

Grant Kimberley, Executive Director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board and Senior Director of Market Development for the Iowa Soybean Association, issued the following statement:

07 Dec 2023

Iowa Biodiesel, Soybean Industries Welcome Bill to Boost Marine Use of Biodiesel

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (December 7, 2023) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board and Iowa Soybean Association today commended the introduction of the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, sponsored by Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA).

09 May 2023

State Report Shows Biodiesel Blends Gain Ground in Iowa’s On-Road Diesel

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (May 9, 2023) — The availability of biodiesel blends at the pump continues to expand in Iowa, making up seventy percent of reported on-road diesel sales in the state in 2022. That’s according to the latest Retailers Fuel Gallons Report from the Iowa Department of Revenue, which keeps track of annual biofuels sales through a survey of fuel retailers.

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...

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...

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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