Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized strong renewable volume obligations (RVO) within the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2026 and 2027:
“Biofuels lower costs at the pump, strengthen corn and soybean markets, and support jobs in rural America. I thank President Trump and his administration for reinforcing the original intent of the RFS by expanding the use of homegrown fuels and reducing our reliance on unpredictable global energy markets—especially during times of supply disruption and price volatility. These volumes are strong for ethanol and historic for biodiesel, sending a clear growth signal to a sector that has been needing stability and predictability.
Iowa’s experience with E15 shows that when more biofuels are available, consumers choose them because they’re the most affordable option. This announcement, combined with the recent E15 emergency waiver, is a positive step forward, but Congress must finish the job by passing year-round nationwide E15. It’s time to deliver long-term certainty for America’s drivers, farmers, biofuel producers, and fuel retailers.”
