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Ernst: Senate Republicans Delivering Farm Bill for Rural America

opportunities, improve foreign animal disease prevention, support domestic biofuels, and help ensure family farms can be passed

Q&A: Update on E15

domino effect in rural communities, fewer agribusiness and biofuel jobs mean less paychecks and a smaller tax base … what I’ve been saying for years. Biofuels are good for the rural economy, good for national security

Grassley Hosts U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action, Celebrates Homegrown Biofuels

Iowa Congressional Delegation Pens Letter for Historic Time Capsule Submission

benchmarks of productivity in farming, grain milling, biofuels, manufacturing, construction, aviation communications, and aerospace innovation,” the members continued

Grassley Questions Budget Nominee on Need to Advance Iowa Wind Projects, Properly Implement 45Z Credit

April, USDA submitted to your agency a biofuel feedstock rule that’s related to accurately calculating this credit

Ernst Calls for E15 to Drive Down Prices at the Pump

fuel retailers, our ag associations and the biofuel groups have all created and support this E15 agreement. “That … those small oil companies, they agree with our biofuel producers and support the E15 legislation. “The mid-sized

VIDEO: Grassley Praises House Passage of Landmark E15 Legislation

Fueling Growth Award” for his efforts to support biofuel production. October 2025: Called for any legislation that includes

Ernst Honored for Service to State and Nation by Iowa Senate

champion for Iowa’s agriculture heartland, advocating for biofuels, the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the removal of heavy

Grassley Welcomes Trump Administration’s Record-Setting Biofuels Announcement

volume requirements for biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels to their highest-ever levels. EPA is also taking … Zeldin are bringing relief for Iowa farmers and biofuel producers and for every consumer who wants lower prices

Ernst Joins Trump to Celebrate Ag, Announce Historic Biofuel Blending Levels

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its 2026-27 biofuel blending requirements at the highest level in history … commitment to upholding the vital role homegrown biofuels and Iowa agriculture play in lowering fuel prices and bolstering

Ernst Recognized for Championing Renewable Fuels

pump. Ernst has been a leadingadvocatefor homegrown, Iowa biofuels, securing access to E15 for the summer driving months … Senator Ernsthere. “I’ve spent years championing Iowa biofuels, and I’m truly honored to be recognized

Grassley, Iowa Congressional Members Press for Clarity on Biofuels Tax Credit to Ensure 45Z Works for the Ag Economy

crops and expand domestic production of clean, homegrown biofuels. Still, its success depends on clear, workable rules allowing … farmers and biofuel producers to meaningfully participate—clarity the Biden administration repeatedly failed to provide,”the lawmakers wrote

Q&A: Farm Policy and National Agriculture Week

lower input costs. That includes ramping up domestic biofuel markets and ending the Biden-era tariffs on phosphorous … pump for consumers. Don’t forget, homegrown biofuels help displace foreign oil and boost our nation’s energy

Ernst Works to Add Value to Iowa-Grown Crops

Trump administration to continue their support of the biofuel industry by ensuring the final 45Z clean fuel production … Biden administration failed to deliver certainty for biofuel producers, the lawmakers applauded the Trump administration for its interagency

Grassley Delivers Fervent Call to Action on E15, Pushes for Speedy End to Biden Phosphate Duties

this year. Grassley additionallysubmittedquestions for the record regarding biofuels, California’s Proposition 12 and grazing incentives. VIDEO … colleagues, but E15 and the importance of biofuels, and Iowa being the number one producer of biofuels, with

Ernst: E15 Helps Keep Gas Prices Affordable, Creates Market Demand for Farmers

expand domestic markets and increase consumption of homegrown biofuels by making permanent, year-round E15 a reality … looking at every opportunity” to expand American biofuel consumption, noting that “energy security is national security, and higher

Ernst Supports American-Made Aviation Fuel

fully unleash the potential of homegrown, sustainable biofuels,”said Senator Ernst.“When SAF successfully ‘takes off,’ we open … healthier environment for future generations.”“Domestically produced biofuels strengthen our energy independence, support our farmers, and boost rural

Ernst Helps Usher in Certainty for Homegrown Iowa Biofuels

administration for advancing much-needed certainty for farmers, biofuel producers, and consumers by unveiling its proposed ruletoday … increase the domestic production of clean, homegrown biofuels, but requires additional clarification on how farmers and renewable fuel

Grassley Echoes Iowa Attorney General Bird’s Call for Answers on Small Refinery Exemptions

meaningful questions about Small Refinery Exemptions. Iowa’s biofuel producers need timely answers about the health of their … years, the Renewable Fuel Standard has supported biofuels producers, family farmers and rural communities. Its integrity is essential

Grassley Completes 45th Annual 99 County Meetings

Farm Bill, health care, the2025 tax law, trade, biofuels, energy, immigration and more. They often shared their support

Grassley Welcomes Iowan Nominated for Senior USDA Rural Development Role

Iowa about the need to support ethanol and biofuels and to improve loan functions at the Department … these plants. We’re a national leader in biofuels. Ethanol demand increases corn demand, supporting farmers

Ernst Works to Support Homegrown Iowa Biofuels

Iowa) joined her colleagues in standing up for biofuel producers and supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency … finalize the rule swiftly to ensure farmers and biofuel producers don’t lose out. “At a time when

Ernst Works to Put American Farmers and Biofuel Producers First

Agriculture Committee, is putting America’s farmers and biofuel producers first by joining her colleagues in calling … farmers are struggling to break even, all federal biofuels policies should prioritize domestic agriculture and biofuel production

Grassley Leads Over 45 Colleagues in Calling on EPA to Stand with American Farmers and Biofuel Producers by Finalizing Import RIN Reduction Rule

farmers are struggling to break even, all federal biofuels policies should prioritize domestic agriculture and biofuel production … level the playing field for domestic feedstock and biofuel producers with imported feedstocks, such as Brazilian tallow

Joined by Iowa Delegation and Governor Reynolds, Grassley Makes Pitch for USDA to Bring ARS Projects to Iowa Amid Department’s Ongoing Reorganization Program

nation in production of corn, soy, swine, beef, biofuels and more. Located in Ames, Iowa State University … production of corn, soy, swine, beef, biofuels, and more. Located in Ames, Iowa State University (ISU) works closely