LtoR – Rep. Miller-Meeks, Sec. Rollins, Elite Octane CEO Nick Bowdish, Sen. Ernst, Gov. Reynolds
“We’re very bullish for the next three years with President Trump leading the way. The seeds of policy change to drive profitability for our corn and soybean farmers in this state are going to be biofuels,” said Nick Bowdish, President and CEO of Elite Octane. “With E15, not only the legislative fix for RVP, but deeming all the infrastructure at these retailers to be compatible for E15…that combined with a strong RFS and RVO standards, we’re very bullish this administration has the farmers’ back and is going to deliver for Iowa.”
Rollins reiterated the administration’s support for E15 several times during her visit Monday, including at the Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner. “We’ve got E15. We’ve got a lot of things we’ve got to do, but know that you have such a strong advocate, not only at USDA but also at the White House with President Donald Trump,” said Rollins. “In addition, USDA is aggressively exploring additional ways to unleash American energy and to incentivize the production and use of homegrown biofuels, including working alongside my friends at the EPA to develop the renewable volume obligation as well as supporting EPA’s review of any potential emergency waivers on fuel to allow the nationwide year-round sale of E15.”
Rollins’ trip to an ethanol plant in one of the nation’s top producing states was encouraging to ethanol organizations like the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), of which Elite Octane is a member. “We thank Secretary Rollins and President Trump for releasing USDA funding that will help expand the domestic market for American-made renewable fuels,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “We look forward to continuing to work together with USDA under Secretary Rollins’ leadership to grow new market opportunities for U.S. ethanol producers and our partners in agriculture.”
USDA Sec. Rollins biofuels comments at Ag Leaders Dinner 4:26