Iowa Corn Growers Association
03/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/27/2026 12:38
ICGA Applauds EPA’s RFS “Set 2” Rule, Securing Long-Term Demand for American Ethanol
March 27, 2026
ICGA Applauds EPA's RFS "Set 2" Rule, Securing Long-Term Demand for American Ethanol
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The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) "Set 2" rule for 2026 and 2027. This announcement was made earlier today at the White House's "Great American Agriculture Celebration," with ICGA in attendance. The rule sets renewable fuel volumes at their highest levels in the program's 20-year history, with the EPA estimating that biodiesel and renewable diesel production and use will need to increase by over 60 percent compared to 2025 volumes.
The release included quotes from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, specifically calling out that the 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." Furthermore, the rule is expected to increase net farm income by $3 to $4 billion nationally, generating over $10 billion for rural economies and creating over 100,000 new jobs within the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
"Today's announcement is great win for Iowa's corn farmers and ethanol industry" said ICGA President Mark Mueller, who farms in Waverly, Iowa. "By maintaining the 15-billion-gallon floor for conventional ethanol and setting record-breaking total volumes, the EPA is sending a clear signal that homegrown, cleaner burning ethanol is the backbone of American energy independence. This rule ensures that Iowa grown corn will continue to be a leader in supplying American made energy, while increasing corn grind and supporting local communities."
ICGA remains committed to working with the EPA and the administration to ensure the successful implementation of these RFS standards, continuing Iowa's legacy as a leader in corn and ethanol production.
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Sydney Garrett, Public Relations Manager, [email protected], 515-225-9242
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