IRFA Congratulates Donald Trump on Re-Election as President of the United States

Contact: Emma Koehler
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JOHNSTON, IA - Today the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election. IRFA and its members look forward to working with President Trump in prioritizing American energy dominance in support of rural farmers across the nation. IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement:

"IRFA members congratulate Donald Trump on being reelected president and look forward to partnering with President Trump and his administration to get the rural economy back on track. The best way to boost farm income and grow rural America is to boost demand for American biofuels.

"Just days before the election, President Trump stated: 'I love the farmers, and they love me.' And the election results clearly show that after an unprecedented two-year drop in farm income, rural America and farmers put their faith in President Trump to turn this around. There is much President Trump can do during his first 100 days to help farmers and biofuels producers, including nationwide, year-round E15 and providing clarity on energy incentives for biodiesel producers.

"There is much more to be done to enable biofuels to help power American energy dominance and, at the same time, make the rural economy great again. IRFA members stand ready to partner with President Trump to get it done."

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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