WASHINGTON, D.C. – In celebration of Earth Day, Iowa biofuel producers, farmers, retailers, and coverage leaders gathered for a neighborhood tree planting occasion hosted by Development Power. Attendees included Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke, and Polk County Conservation Workplace Director Richard Leopold.
“Nobody understands the significance of plant-based options higher than Iowa’s biofuel sector,” mentioned Development Power Vice President of Market Growth Jake Comer. “This trade is consistently working to decrease carbon emissions whereas saving shoppers cash and supporting rural communities—we’re proud to have a good time Earth Day alongside leaders who share that mission, together with Secretary Naig, Deputy Secretary Grant Menke, and several other of the nation’s high biofuel retailers. Collectively, we’ll proceed to maintain Iowa farmers and biofuel producers on the forefront of a low-carbon financial system.”
The Earth Day occasion was held as half of a bigger woodland restoration mission coordinated by Polk County Conservation and Iowa Woodland Homeowners Affiliation and Bankers Belief. In whole greater than 750 bushes can be planted in Strasser Woods within the subsequent a number of weeks.
“Iowa agriculture continues to cleared the path in defending and stewarding our pure assets. Two examples that reveal this dedication embrace Iowa’s file engagement in soil conservation and water high quality packages and our record-setting manufacturing and utilization of cleaner burning, lower-cost biofuels,” mentioned Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “The fixed innovation in agriculture permits us to proceed to provide extra for shoppers on fewer acres, with fewer inputs, and in a extra sustainable method. So, whether or not it’s by planting a tree, filling up with E15, or implementing a soil conservation follow, I encourage all Iowans to discover a constructive solution to have a good time Earth Day right now.”
Becoming a member of the staff from Development Power have been volunteers from the Iowa Corn Growers Affiliation, POET, gasoline retailers, and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Affiliation. Throughout the occasion, volunteers additionally shared their views on the latest information from the U.S. Environmental Safety Company (EPA) permitting the continued sale of lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 this summer time. Because the Iowa Renewable Fuels Affiliation not too long ago introduced, client demand for extra reasonably priced E15 has surged in recent times, leaping 47 % final yr alone in Iowa.
