<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4WJOVJ_0vmgOjTR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4WJOVJ_0vmgOjTR00" width="679" height="470" ></figure>As the deadline to extend the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) rapidly approaches, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is demanding certainty for consumers, biofuel producers, and retail store owners by requesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) keep the program operational.She partnered with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and led three of their colleagues in urging the USDA to extend the HBIIP with Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds. The senators emphasized the program has been an essential tool for helping retail store owners purchase the infrastructure necessary to provide higher blends of biofuels at the pump, which will only become more critical as year-round, permanent sales of E15 are expanded across the nation.“Since its inception in 2020, HBIIP has been vital in expanding access to higher blends of biofuels like E15, E85, and B20 for customers. Through a cost-share approach, HBIIP has helped fuel retailers invest over $77.8 million in biofuel-related infrastructure projects, leading to an estimated 1.2 billion-gallon increase in annual biofuel sales,” wrote the senators. “However, access to these higher blends of renewable fuel can only occur if the proper infrastructure is in place at our gas stations, truck stops, and heating fuel facilities, a gap HBIIP has and will continue to help bridge. As the final quarter ends on September 30, 2024, we strongly encourage the USDA to allocate CCC funds to sustain this essential program.”“By continuing to invest in renewable fuel infrastructure, we can drive further adoption of higher blends of biofuels, which boosts skilled job opportunities in rural communities, protects the environment by reducing emissions, and adds value to the crops grown by producers across the country,” concluded the senators.Friday, September 27thGarner-Hayfield-Ventura Football at Forest City 6:15 PM KIOW/FC/GHV Video StreamWebster City Football at Clear Lake 6:15 PM 103.7 The Fox/CL Video StreamWest Fork Football at West Hancock 6:30 PM B103/WH Video StreamNorth Union Football at Lake Mills 6:45 PM LM Video StreamBelmond-Klemme Football at Newman Catholic 6:45 PM BK Video Stream AUDIO ONLYNorthwood-Kensett Football at North Iowa 6:45 PM NK Video StreamDecorah Football at Mason City 7:00 PM 98.7 KISS Country/MC Video StreamIowa High School Scoreboard Show 10:00 PM KIOWSaturday, September 28thIowa State Football at University of Houston TBA KIOWHastings University Football at Waldorf University 1:00 PM KHAMSunday, September 29thMinnesota Viking Football at Green Bay 11:00 AM Pregame 12:05 PM Kickoff 103.7 The FoxTuesday, October 1stForest City Volleyball at Bishop Garrigan 6:45 PM KIOW/FC Video StreamWest Hancock Volleyball at Belmond-Klemme 6:45 PM B103/BK/WH Video StreamISU Coaches Show following FC Volleyball KIOWWednesday, October 2ndWarriors Live from Shooterz Sports Bar and Grill 7:00 PM KIOWThursday, October 3rdClear Lake Volleyball at Forest City 6:45 PM KIOW/FC Video StreamNorth Iowa Volleyball at Lake Mills 6:45 PM LM Video StreamFriday, October 4thClarion-Goldfield-Dows Football at Forest City 6:15 PM KIOW/FC Video StreamClear Lake Football at Algona 6:15 PM 103.7 The Fox/CL Video StreamSouth Central Calhoun Football at West Hancock 6:30 PM B103/WH Video StreamNorth Union Football at Lake Mills 6:45 PM LM Video StreamLake Mills Football at Belmond-Klemme 6:45 PM BK and LM Video StreamsGarner-Hayfield-Ventura Football at Okoboji 6:45 PM GHV Video StreamNorthwood-Kensett Football at Rockford 6:45 PM NK Video StreamMason City Football at Waterloo East 7:00 PM 98.7 KISS Country/MC Video StreamIowa High School Scoreboard Show 10:00 PM KIOWSaturday, October 5th</div></body>

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Ernst Works to Secure Support for Renewable Fuel Infrastructure, Expand Access to Biofuels

As the deadline to extend the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) rapidly approaches, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is demanding certainty for consumers, biofuel producers, and retail store owners by requesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) keep the program operational. She partnered with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and...