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As of Wednesday, Jan. 22, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.35 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell $.03 from last week’s price and $.30 higher than one year ago. The national average on Wednesday was $2.54 down $.03 from last week’s price.

Advocates see increased domestic and international demand for ethanol, biodiesel.

Biofuel advocates applauded the review of the small refinery waivers that have taken a bite out of renewable fuel demand.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on a program to expand retail infrastructure to promote higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel by offering incentives to retailers.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2020 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to Elliott Oil Company of Ottumwa and Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines last week at the FuelIOWA Annual Meeting.

As of Wednesday, January 15, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.38 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices fell $.03 from last week’s price and $.35 higher than one year ago. The national average on Thursday was $2.57 down $.03 from last week’s price.

Iowa biodiesel makers say tax credit restoration will boost balance sheets, create rural jobs.

Beef lags in monthly USDA report compiled by U.S. Meat Export Federation.

January 13 marks the beginning of Iowa’s 2020 legislative session, and this episode features a preview of Iowa Farm Bureau’s legislative priorities in 2020, along with an update (from Iowa DNR Water Quality Resource Coordinator Adam Schnieders) on the significant progress that’s being made on one evergreen priority: protecting and improving Iowa’s water quality.

As of Wednesday, January 8, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $2.41 across Iowa according to AAA. Prices rose $.03 from last week’s price and $.44 higher than one year ago. The national average on Thursday was $2.60, up $.01 from last week’s price.

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