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Naig highlights Iowa results as E15 access grows

IARN – As questions continue in Washington about the future of year-round E15, Iowa leaders say the state is already seeing what expanded access can do. From more fuel choices

Naig voices frustration over stalled federal E15 progress

IARN – Federal movement on year-round E15 access remains uncertain as February winds down, leaving biofuels supporters waiting for clearer direction from Congress. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says

CoBank projects increased soybean acres in 2026

IARN – A new report from CoBank said farmers may be planting more soybeans in 2026. Tanner Ehmke, the lead economist for grains and oilseeds, talked about the numbers. Read

Feenstra Says Year-Round E15 Deal Is Near

Washington, D.C. (RI) — Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra says a deal is near that would allow fuel with a blend of up to 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline

Iowa farmers need increased economic certainty

IARN – As concerns continue to rise regarding the possibility of year-round E15, farmers are still having to deal with heightened economic pressures. The increased demand from year-round E15 would