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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.
Iowa farm groups bemoan lawmakers failure to boost renewable fuels
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Agriculture groups say Iowa lawmakers missed chance to support farmers
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