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Average price of gas in Iowa drops below $2 per gallon

Des Moines Register: Iowa’s gas prices have dropped below $2 a gallon, on average, reflecting a national decline due to the coronavirus outbreak. The latest AAA gas survey shows Iowa’s average price for a gallon of …

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Iowa’s drop in gas prices is among fastest in U.S.

C-Store Decisions: The average price of gasoline in Iowa dropped 7 cents this week compared with a week ago, according to AAA. That was among the top 10 price declines nationally. The U.S. average price of …

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Study: Iowa biofuel production contributed over $5 billion to state economy in 2019

A new study released today concludes that despite challenges last year, Iowa biofuel production continues to have a significant impact on Iowa’s economy, supporting over 48,000 jobs and more than $2.4 billion in household income. The …

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Applications open for Renewable Chemicals Production Tax Credit

Applications for the Iowa Renewable Chemicals Production Tax Credit are available until March 15 for chemicals produced in 2019, according to the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The credit is 5 cents per pound of renewable …

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Farm Bureau to host alternative farming conference March 28

Farms that grow strawberries, hops, cut flowers and mushrooms? No, it’s not California — it’s the type of crop diversity found on family farms right here in Iowa. For those seeking to explore ways to …

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Tickets available for Iowa Environmental Council’s 25th anniversary celebration tonight

More than 130 environmental, community and business leaders will gather tonight to celebrate 25 years of success for the state’s largest environmental coalition. The Iowa Environmental Council will host the event at the Greater Des …

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Atlantic recycler must pay $150,000, clean up abandoned site, judge rules

A former Atlantic vehicle recycler has been ordered to pay an additional $50,000 penalty for violating environmental laws and ignoring state orders to clean up an abandoned site, reports Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s office. Fourth …

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Solar energy compromise moves forward in Iowa House

A controversial bill that would have allowed utilities to charge extra fees to Iowans with solar panels has been changed to implement the state’s policy of net metering into law, reports Iowa Public Radio. Net metering …

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NOTEBOOK: What’s the difference between biodiesel and renewable diesel?

I learned an important distinction in renewable energy terminology recently, and thankfully got it right at the front end of writing an article — and not as a correction.  

As I was writing about Renewable …

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Cultivo Global Ag announces Australia as first country cohort

Australian entrepreneurs will join the inaugural 2020 cohort of the Cultivo Global Ag Innovation Program hosted by America’s Cultivation Corridor, a partnership program announced in October to host startups from a single targeted country each year. The …