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Biofuels plan sets up Iowa as a national leader during energy industry transformation Grant Kimberley, Iowa View contributor We stand on the edge of a decade likely to see irrevocable change on many fronts. This includes where our energy supply comes from. An economic boom will surely accompany this energy shift, and Iowa is well-positioned to capture those benefits. Popular Searches Gov. Kim Reynolds has shown foresight in putting Iowa on that economic path, most recently introducing legislation that would set a minimum biofuels standard in the state and encourage higher blends. For biodiesel, this would mean most Iowa diesel would contain at least 11% (B11) during warmer months beginning in April of 2022, and 20% (B20) during warmer months, starting in 2024, much as Minnesota does. Missouri and Illinois have proposed similar legislation. The time is right for this evolution in our energy values, and for Iowa to lead by example.