The Governor’s Biofuels Coalition met in Sioux Falls Wednesday and sent a letter to members of Congress in support of the Renewable Fuels Standard.

The letter from the 30 governors represented by the Coalition, led by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, urges Congress to stay the course on the RFS. “As governors who see firsthand the impact that the RFS has had on our states, we urge you to reject any modifications to the RFS,” the letter reads. “By intentionally using misinformation, biofuels opponents damage the nation’s economy, environment, and energy security.”

The governors’ meeting was held at the headquarters of POET and CEO Jeff Lautt says Governor Branstad is a strong defender of biofuels. “He’s seen first hand the success of what this industry’s done for America on the energy side but also what it’s done on the ag side,” said Lautt.

The Iowa Biodiesel Board and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association both praised their governor’s leadership and appreciate the strong stand taken by the coalition to support the RFS.