The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) is once again offering the statewide On-Farm Biodiesel Credit Program that offers farmers who buy a biodiesel blend up to 50 cents per gallon.

“This is a great opportunity for farmers to try higher blends of biodiesel on their farm like B20, especially if they have previously used B11,” said IRFA Marketing Director Lisa Coffelt. “It truly goes to show that farmers are willing to use higher biodiesel blends in their farm operations. This program is a fantastic opportunity for farmers, and we would love to see more take advantage of these credits while using homegrown fuel. Especially when we’ve seen on-farm use of B20 increase by five times, according to the 2023 Retailers Motor Fuel Gallons Report.”

The program is managed by IRFA and supported by the Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Biodiesel Board as well as biodiesel producers Western Iowa Energy, Western Dubuque Biodiesel and Chevron Renewable Energy Group. Biodiesel is supported by both John Deere and CASE IH engines.

Farmers will earn 25 cents per gallon for filling up with B11 (11 percent biodiesel) and 50 cents per gallon with B20 (20 percent biodiesel) up to a maximum credit of $500. Program funding is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. To be eligible, farmers must meet the criteria and follow the procedures outlined at https://iowarfa.org/iowa-on-farm-biodiesel-credit-program/.