Miller-Meeks and Ag Secretary Rollins Tour Iowa Farms, Unveil Landmark Biofuels Investments

Davenport, Iowa - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) welcomed U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to Iowa to highlight the state’s leadership in biofuels. Rollins and President Trump announced the release of $537 million for 543 biofuel infrastructure projects across 29 states, including Iowa, under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP).

“It was an honor to host Secretary Rollins and showcase how Iowa’s farmers and biofuels producers are powering America,” said Miller-Meeks. “This investment expands access to higher ethanol blends, strengthens energy independence, and supports our farm families.”

Speaking at Elite Octane in Atlantic, Sec. Rollins emphasized the program’s impact. “This funding helps retailers offer higher ethanol blends, ensuring a greater market for Iowa’s corn and soybean growers,” she said. “President Trump is delivering on our commitment to farmers, ranchers, and small businesses.”

Rollins made the announcement alongside Governor Kim Reynolds, Senator Joni Ernst, Representatives Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig, and Elite Octane CEO Nick Bowdish.

Out of the 543 projects receiving funding, six biofuel infrastructure projects will be in Iowa’s First District:

• ICC Motor Fuel 1 LLC – $1,842,000: Installing 30 E15 dispensers and 13 ethanol storage tanks at 13 locations, including Eldridge and Davenport Expected to increase ethanol sales by 3,775,358 gallons per year.
• R.A.M. Inc. – $834,000: Installing nine E15 dispensers, two B20 dispensers, two ethanol storage tanks, and one biodiesel storage tank at two fueling stations in Davenport. Expected to increase biofuel sales by 908,523 gallons per year.
• Mac's Convenience Stores LLC – $4,705,500: Installing 111 E15 dispensers and 23 ethanol storage tanks at 23 fueling stations, including Burlington (3), Clinton, Muscatine, and Rock Island. Expected to increase ethanol sales by 12,064,378 gallons per year.
• D&D Marion LLC – $915,000: Installing eight E15 dispensers, 10 B20 dispensers, one ethanol storage tank, and one biodiesel storage tank at a fueling station in Marion. Expected to increase biofuel sales by 3,943,000 gallons per year.
• Generational Fuel LLC – $177,750: Installing two E15 dispensers, two E85 dispensers, and two B20 dispensers at a fueling station in Sully. Expected to increase biofuel sales by 291,004 gallons per year.
• County Automotive Services LLC – $517,500: Installing three E15 dispensers, three E85 dispensers, one B20 dispenser, one ethanol storage tank, and one biodiesel storage tank at a fueling station in Tipton. Expected to increase biofuel sales by 280,819 gallons per year.

These investments ensure greater access to renewable fuels, benefiting both Iowa’s economy and America’s energy security.

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