What They Are Saying: Leaders Across America Commend EPA’s Action to Finalize Historic Renewable Fuel Standards and Support America’s Rural Communities

What They Are Saying: Leaders Across America Commend EPA's Action to Finalize Historic Renewable Fuel Standards and Support America's Rural Communities

March 30, 2026

WASHINGTON -On Friday, March 27, 2026, at the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration on the South Lawn, President Trump announcedthat U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the historic Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) "Set 2" final rule. This rule establishes the renewable fuel volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 at the highest levels in program history, increasing the use of homegrown American biofuels as the Trump EPA continues putting American farmers first and ensuring American energy independence. By reducing America's reliance on foreign oil and delivering long-term certainty for America's farmers, the "Set 2" rule creates a larger, more reliable domestic market for U.S. crops-strengthening rural economies and creating thousands of jobs throughout the country.

Here's what people are saying:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins: "[This] announcement is truly historic for our nation's farmers and energy producers. These numbers represent the highest levels of biofuels ever required to be blended into our fuel supply. With President Trump and Administrator Zeldin's leadership, these historically high volumes are expected to create a $3 to $4 billion dollar increase in net farm income. The Renewable Fuel Standard Set 2 Rule will create a $31 billion dollar value for American corn and soybean oil for biofuel production in 2026, which is $2 billion more than in 2025. Our farmers are stepping up to grow American energy dominance."

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds: "Grateful for the announcement from President Trump and EPA on the RVOs for 2026 and 2027. [This] news strengthens energy security and provides certainty and support for our farm families and biofuel producers!"

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA): "Thanks to President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for keeping promises to rural America and raising RVOs to HISTORIC levels. Great news for Iowa farmers and biofuel producers and will help lower gas prices. Also looking forward to the half values for foreign fuels feedstock to put American farmers first."

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA): "I can think of no better way to wrap up two weeks of honoring Iowa farmers than by elevating their voices and values to the highest levels. [This] announcement underscores the Trump Administration's commitment to upholding the vital role homegrown biofuels and Iowa agriculture play in lowering fuel prices and bolstering our nation's energy independence. After years of work to support our farmers and producers, I'm thrilled to have helped deliver the highest levels of biofuel blends for our nation's fuel supply and strengthen the integrity of the RFS to create an even more prosperous rural America."

Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS):"Great news for Kansas farmers & biofuels producers! EPA finalized new Renewable Fuel Standards, boosting renewable fuel volumes & supporting domestic markets for biofuels. I applaud the [Administration] for this decision which will strengthen U.S. energy independence & rural economies."

Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS): "Big win for Kansas farmers. Thanks to President Trump and Administrator Zeldin, EPA just finalized the highest biofuel volumes in program history-meaning more demand, more income, and more jobs for Kansas farmers. This is what putting American agriculture first looks like."

Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04): "This announcement recognizes the critical role that homegrown biofuels play in strengthening our rural economy and securing our nation's energy future. I applaud President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for finalizing the strongest commitment to our nation's farmers, consumers, and domestic energy producers ever proposed. I look forward to working with the [Trump] Administration to ensure our farmers and biofuels producers remain at the forefront of our nation's energy future."

Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE-03): "The key role biofuels play in achieving American energy independence has never been clearer. [This] announcement will support our agriculture producers, provide much-needed certainty to the industry, and expand consumers' access to affordable liquid fuels. I thank EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Trump for their continued support of American biofuels and look forward to working together to strengthen American energy production."

Representative Darin LaHood (R-IL-16): "This is excellent news for [Illinois 16] farmers and producers! The new RFS rules will provide more certainty for our ag and biofuels industries, drive economic growth in our rural communities, and strengthen domestic energy security."

Representative Zach Nunn (R-IA-03): "[This] RFS rule sets the highest renewable fuel volumes in program history. Strong for ethanol, historic for biodiesel. I was at the White House to stand with Iowa's farmers and producers as these volumes were finalized."

Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) President Michael McAdams: "We commend the [Trump] Administration for finalizing this rule. The two-year RVO is a clear, unambiguous signal to ABFA's members and broader energy economy: the Trump administration is committed to a bold vision supporting the advanced biofuels industry and recognizing the critical role our fuels play in advancing America's energy dominance. This rule firmly establishes policy certainty for future investment and robust production at a time when stability and diversification of our energy souring is more important than ever in the face of geopolitical uncertainty. We appreciate the EPA's hard work to develop and finalize a rule which accurately reflects the capacity of the advanced biofuels industry and our agriculture sector to deliver affordable renewable fuels. These numbers recognize significant growth in our biomass-based diesel, renewable diesel, and [Synthetic Aviation Fuel] sectors and supports continued success for advanced biofuels production in the years to come."

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: "We also appreciate the EPA for finalizing record-high renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027, which will help drive increased demand for American grown crops."

American Soybean Association (ASA) President Scott Metzger: "U.S. soybean farmers needed a win to boost domestic markets this year, and President Trump, Administrator Zeldin, and Secretary Rollins delivered in a big way. ASA is grateful for the tireless efforts of EPA and USDA to ensure the soy biofuel value chain could benefit from the strongest RVOs ever finalized. The 2026-2027 RVOs will increase soybean oil use, boost U.S. soybean processing, and grow domestic biofuel markets for our crop. ASA and our soybean farmer members applaud the Trump Administration for getting this tremendous rule across the finish line."

Clean Fuels Alliance Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik: "The entire U.S. clean fuel industry - from farmers and feedstock providers to fuel customers - is grateful to see this rule finalized. U.S. biodiesel, renewable diesel, and Synthetic Aviation Fuel producers are eager to get to work and bring the 7 billion gallons of existing production capacity up to speed to meet 10% or more of America's demand for diesel fuel. The robust biomass-based diesel volumes set in this rule support America's farmers and consumers. Biodiesel and renewable diesel represent 10% of the value of every bushel of U.S.-grown soybeans, contributing to President Trump's desire for American energy dominance and domestic market demand for agriculture commodities. American farmers and other feedstock providers are eager for the growing domestic clean fuel market to drive value in agriculture, along with economic growth and job creation in rural communities. American consumers are desperate for secure, affordable domestic energy. [This] rule is a clear win for the nation's energy security."

Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor: "With this rulemaking, EPA and the [Trump] Administration are reinforcing their unwavering support for American-made biofuels and sending a strong signal about the continued role biofuels like ethanol will play in delivering American energy dominance and greater prosperity to the heartland. We commend President Trump, EPA Administrator Zeldin, and USDA Secretary Rollins for working together to finalize this historic, growth-oriented proposal, which opens the market for more than 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuel in 2026 and 2027...We are grateful to President Trump and his Administration for its steadfast support for homegrown biofuels, and for setting a new high watermark for American ethanol."

Minnesota Bio-Fuels Executive Director Brian Werner: "Setting robust renewable volume obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2026 and 2027 will provide immediate stability in renewable fuel markets and a path for growth in renewable fuel production. We thank the [Trump] Administration for setting the highest volumes in history, and our bipartisan delegation... Every gallon of ethanol blended into gasoline displaces a gallon of petroleum, makes us less dependent on imports from volatile regions and contested shipping lanes around the globe, and most importantly - lowers prices at the pump for consumers. Together, these federal actions will help mitigate concerns about gasoline affordability and supply while helping support rural communities and the farm economy."

National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower: "Our deep thanks goes to President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for releasing these robust RVO numbers in an exceptionally timely manner and, appropriately, during an event honoring America's farmers. This action provides certainty to corn farmers across the country who rely on a stable biofuels industry."

National Energy and Fuels Institute President Jim Collura: "We applaud the Trump Administration's strong commitment to renewable liquid heating fuels, American farmers and biofuel producers, and a more competitive future for our mostly family-run heating fuel businesses. These policies help ensure our industry can continue investing, innovating, and delivering affordable, reliable and cleaner fuels to American consumers."

National Oilseeds Processors Association President & CEO Devin Mogler: "President Trump, EPA Administrator Zeldin, and Secretary Rollins have delivered a landmark rule that provides the certainty and confidence American farmers and processors need. The historic volumes for biomass-based diesel, the 70 percent reallocation of waived gallons, and the commitment to account for SREs on a go-forward basis restores program integrity and puts the RFS back on a growth trajectory. We also welcome the inclusion of the half-RIN for finished fuels and feedstocks beginning in 2028, a critical step toward ensuring the RFS supports American farmers and domestic manufacturing first and foremost, as it was always intended to do. This rule reflects the strengths and capabilities of U.S. farmers and domestic manufacturing, and NOPA is proud to support it."

National Sorghum Producers Chair Amy France: "We appreciate President Trump, Administrator Zeldin and Secretary Rollins for delivering strong RVO volumes and doing so in a way that recognizes the importance of American farmers. These volumes provide critical certainty for sorghum producers and help strengthen demand across the biofuels sector."

Nebraska Ethanol Board Executive Director Ben Rhodes: "We welcome these strong finalized RVOs, particularly the 15 billion annual ethanol gallons. These volumes show a clear commitment to American-made renewable fuels. Robust RVOs are critical to keeping prices at the pump lower for consumers while also supporting our ethanol producers and farmers. With worldwide fuel supply chains in disruption, we thank EPA for finalizing these volumes and bringing certainty to the market."

North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue: "We appreciate the [Trump] Administration's increase in mandated renewable fuel levels. Growing domestic demand for renewable fuels is critical to the long-term success of North Dakota family farmers. As producers cope with extreme market volatility, the new Renewable Volume Obligations provide much-needed certainty."

Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper: "At a time when American consumers are looking for relief at the pump and hard-hit farmers are looking for new demand opportunities, we commend EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Donald Trump for delivering robust RFS volume requirements for 2026 and 2027. The final rule locks in the highest-ever renewable fuel volume obligations and provides clarity for farmers, ethanol producers, oil refiners, and fuel distributors alike. [This] action by EPA and the White House will boost the farm economy, strengthen American energy security, and reduce fuel prices for hardworking families. We applaud the Trump Administration for recognizing the important role renewable fuels and agriculture can play in meeting our nation's energy dominance objectives."

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): "ADM commends the Administration and the EPA for advancing an RVO that strengthens markets for American farmers and enhances America's energy security. The RVO announced increases opportunities for American farmers by driving demand for corn, soy, and other feedstocks; supports a reliable domestic fuel supply chain that offers consumers dependable choices at the pump; and provides market certainty that encourages responsible investment and innovation across the supply chain. We appreciate the Administration's commitment to reinforcing the essential role of homegrown biofuels in America's energy security while supporting farmers and the rural communities that help make these solutions possible."

Missouri Soybeans: "A big win for soybean farmers. The finalized 2026-2027 RVOs will boost biomass-based diesel blending to 5.4-5.5B gallons - over a 60% increase from 2025. More soybean oil demand. More processing. Stronger domestic markets for U.S. soy."

National Association of State Department of Agriculture (NASDA): "NASDA commends the [Trump] Administration for finalizing the Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027. These final volumes will drive critical growth in a proven domestic market for U.S. agriculture, providing much-needed certainty for U.S. farmers and biofuel producers across the country. NASDA also applauds the inclusion of policies that prioritize domestic feedstocks and encourage EPA to continue to support U.S. farmers whose contributions help lower fuel prices and increase energy independence."