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Iowa Approves Over $2 Million in Grants for Renewable Fuel Infrastructure

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  1. Iowa state agency supports the local food system.

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What happened

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The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced that the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approved more than $2 million in cost-share grants. These grants support 38 projects across Iowa for and biodiesel infrastructure. The funding includes over $1.43 million for 24 ethanol projects and over $604,000 for 14 biodiesel projects.

From kmaland.com

Why it matters

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The grants are designed to help fuel retailers upgrade infrastructure to expand consumer access to renewable fuels. Officials noted that the projects strengthen markets for Iowa’s corn and soybean farmers and create additional demand for Iowa-grown crops.

From kmaland.com

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    Iowa might see increased demand for corn and soybeans due to the expansion of renewable fuel markets.

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  1. Iowa state agency supports the local food system.Sub-event
  2. USDA surveys gather yield data across the US.Sub-event
  3. USDA Secretary supports pork purchases, with a producer involved from Washington County, Iowa.Sub-event
  4. Iowa DOA administers RFIP to fund agricultural infrastructure projects.1 source
  5. USDA continues to manage agricultural programs in Iowa.1 source

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