On Sept. 28, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Affiliation launched the newest spherical of its statewide On-Farm Biodiesel Credit score program to offer again to farmers devoted to utilizing larger biodiesel blends. Farmers who’re shopping for larger biodiesel blends can obtain as much as 50 cents per gallon. To be eligible, farmers should be filling an on-farm tank in Iowa being utilized in an agricultural operation.
“IRFA is thrilled to have the ability to add further funding to this program in time for Fall harvest,” mentioned Iowa Renewable Fuels Affiliation Advertising Director Lisa Coffelt. “The usage of biodiesel is supported by John Deere and CASE IH engines. With the ability to assist biodiesel and our Iowa farmers by means of this program is a win-win.”
The Iowa Soybean Affiliation and Iowa Biodiesel Board proceed to associate with the 2023 program, offering $7,500. Biodiesel producers Western Iowa Power, Western Dubuque Biodiesel and Chevron Renewable Power Group every contributed a further $5,000. A complete of $67,500 of funding has been devoted to this program for the 2023 planting and harvest season.
“I’ve used and can proceed to make use of biodiesel,” mentioned Iowa farmer Declan Gross, a previous recipient of the credit score. “I’ve used B20 in all my diesel farm equipment (tractors and mix). B20 can be utilized in my semi and pickup truck. The efficiency has been excellent! It’s good to make use of a renewable gasoline that additionally helps the farm financial system plus is cleaner burning for cleaner air.”
Farmers will earn 25 cents per gallon for filling up with B11 (11 % biodiesel) and 50 cents per gallon with B20 (20 % biodiesel) as much as a most credit score of $500. Program funding is restricted and can be awarded on a first-come, first-served foundation. To be eligible, farmers should meet the standards and comply with the procedures outlined at: https://iowarfa.org/iowa-on-farm-biodiesel-credit-program/.
