Iowa ethanol production increased to a record-breaking 4.5 billion gallons in 2022, continuing its rebound from the COVID pandemic-induced slump.  

Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) Executive Director Monte Shaw credits fuel demand returning to pre-pandemic levels, Iowa ethanol plant efficiencies and the ample local corn supply as factors in the upward trend.

“Iowa continues to set the pace for ethanol production around the world,” stated Shaw. “The attractive price of E15 and E85 drove sales...