Experts to discuss expanding demand at free event Feb. 5

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WEST DES MOINES, IOWA - With commodity prices lagging behind production costs, the need to expand markets for ethanol and biodiesel has never been more critical. At the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, experts will provide insights on creating new opportunities for renewable fuels in marine fuels, sustainable aviation fuel, and other applications for higher blends.

The "Building New Markets" panel will feature:

• Zoltán Szabó, Secretary General, Climate Ethanol Alliance

• Charlotte Lollar, Director of Sustainable Aviation Fuel & Emissions, Delta Air Lines

• Josh Garetson, Director of Renewable Fuels & Corporate Strategy, John Deere

"Diversifying renewable fuel markets is essential for the long-term success of Iowa's farmers and producers," said IRFA Marketing Director Lisa Coffelt. "From powering planes to fueling ships, these new opportunities will strengthen rural economies and work towards America's energy dominance."

See "Renewable Fuels at Work" during the 2026 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit. The Summit, held on February 5, 2026, will be at the Prairie Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa. Attendance is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit IowaRenewableFuelsSummit.org .

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The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state's liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation's leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing 5.5 billion gallons annually - including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity - and 8 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 416 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org .