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REG opens first diesel fueling station

Ames-based biodiesel producer Renewable Energy Group has opened its first fueling station, next to its biodiesel plant in Seneca, Ill. REG Seneca has been producing biodiesel for over a decade and employs 53. Last year, biodiesel …
By BPC Staff | Jul 17, 2019
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Iowa City drone startup gets state, federal approval for aerial crop spraying

Cedar Rapids Gazette: An Iowa City-based agritech startup has become the state’s first company approved to spray agrichemicals from aerial drones. Rantizo, which develops and sells enhancements to existing aircraft, this week received licensing and certification …
By BPC Staff | Jul 15, 2019
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Capital Crossroads, alliance to host July 19 water quality forum

Agriculture’s Clean Water Alliance and Capital Crossroads are collaborating to promote awareness and action for support of improved water quality in the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers. The partners will co-host “An Exchange for Ag …
By BPC Staff | Jul 10, 2019
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Nebraska regulators give Big Ox 60-day reprieve on future of South Sioux City plant

Sioux City Journal: Nebraska regulators and Big Ox Energy struck an agreement Monday to extend the decision date of whether or not the troubled South Sioux City biogas plant will be allowed to keep its state …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2019
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Mexican petroleum retailers to tour Iowa ethanol facilities

The American Coalition for Ethanol and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association will host an Iowa supply chain tour for Mexican retailers to demonstrate opportunities for sourcing, marketing, and retailing ethanol-blended gasoline in Mexico. Decisionmakers from some …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2019
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Iowa ethanol, biodiesel advocates decry EPA’s 2020 RFS regulation recommendations

Iowa advocates for renewable fuels are criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rules for refiners, reports Radio Iowa. Critics of the 2020 recommendations for the Renewable Fuels Standard say the EPA has done nothing to address …
By BPC Staff | Jul 8, 2019
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Iowa ethanol producers hoping for expanded exports to Mexico

Radio Iowa: Iowa ethanol producers are hosting a delegation from Mexico this month. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the group is involved in retail fuel sales in Mexico, which began allowing fuel with a …
By BPC Staff | Jul 5, 2019
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Ames start-up AgCertain acquires KemX in Boone

Ames Tribune: AgCertain Industries, Inc. made its first big investment in Iowa since establishing its headquarters in Ames, through its acquisition of KemX in Boone. The food, agricultural and bio-based product development, manufacturing and marketing company, …
By BPC Staff | Jul 3, 2019
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Disaster declarations expanded to more Iowa counties

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has made additional assistance available to public entities and nonprofits impacted by severe weather between March 12 and June 15, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office announced. Floyd, Keokuk, and Wapello counties …
By BPC Staff | Jul 3, 2019
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IDALS receives $1.15 million grant from EPA for six wetland projects

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has been selected for a $1.15 million cooperative agreement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Gulf of Mexico Program. The funding will be used to install …
By BPC Staff | Jul 3, 2019