IRFA Congratulates John Thune on Selection as Next Senate Majority Leader

Contact: Emma Koehler
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JOHNSTON, IA - Today the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) congratulated South Dakota Senator John Thune on his selection as the next United States Senate Majority Leader. IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement:

"At a time of economic uncertainty for agriculture and rural America, we are excited that at the head of the Senate will be a Midwesterner who understands farming and biofuels. IRFA members congratulate Sen. John Thune on his selection as the next U.S. Senate Majority Leader. A lot of change is likely coming for U.S. policy and IRFA members look forward to working with Sen. Thune to ensure rural America is not left behind."

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 4.7 billion gallons annually - including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity - and 10 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 .

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