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Iowa lawmakers ended this year's legislative session without passing a bill that would have required fuel sold in Iowa to contain higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel, products that are made using the state's two largest crops.
“We’re disappointed an opportunity was forfeited this session to further support Iowa farmers, consumers, the environment and long-term ag economy,” Jeff Jorgenson, a Sidney farmer who is president of the Iowa Soybean Association board, said in a statement.
Iowa leads the nation in ethanol and biodiesel production and is a leader in growing corn and soybeans, the raw materials needed to make the biofuels. Roughly half the state's corn crop goes to making ethanol.