Iowa Biodiesel Board Congratulates Brooke Rollins on Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

(ANKENY, IOWA) –  The Iowa Biodiesel Board congratulated Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture today.

Grant Kimberley, executive director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board, issued the following statement:

“We congratulate Brooke Rollins on her confirmation. The Iowa Biodiesel Board looks forward to collaborating with Secretary Rollins and the administration to ensure continued growth for biodiesel and the farmers whose livelihoods it helps support.

“Biodiesel is a cornerstone of Iowa agriculture, providing critical value to our soybean farmers while delivering American-grown fuel solutions. Yet our biodiesel producers are in a frustrating state of limbo, with several Iowa plants are currently idled. This is the result of key policies like the 45Z biodiesel tax credit and the Renewable Fuel Standard in question. We urge Secretary Rollins to prioritize these programs that strengthen rural economies, create jobs and enhance energy security, and look forward to helping in any way.”

Iowa leads the nation in biodiesel production, making federal support for homegrown biofuels essential to the state’s agricultural and economic future, Kimberley added.

Biodiesel is made from agricultural byproducts and co-products, such as soybean oil. The Iowa Biodiesel Board represents the biodiesel industry in Iowa, from the farmers who grow the feedstock, to production, through distribution to end users. Founded by the Iowa Soybean Association, IBB operates an independent organization and board.

For more information on biodiesel, visit Iowabiodiesel.org.

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Jenna Rose, Iowa Biodiesel Board