The American Carbon Alliance is respectfully asking Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto House File 639. This legislation effectively bans not just carbon capture and sequestration projects in the state, but crude oil, ammonia, and fertilizer pipelines as well. The bill, which was written and supported by the Sierra Club.
The ACA believes:
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Farmers want markets, not mandates. Many landowners along CCS projects have already voluntarily signed on because they see the long-term benefits.
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Without CCS, we risk losing out on the sustainable aviation fuel market — a major driver of future corn demand and rural prosperity.
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Emerging markets, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are demanding lower-carbon alternatives. The market for SAF alone is projected to exceed 100 billion gallons annually worldwide. If ethanol producers can supply these markets, it would mean billions of bushels of new corn demand, stronger farm incomes, and more economic stability for rural communities.
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Beyond the farm economy, investing in CCS strengthens our nation’s energy security. By ensuring homegrown biofuels can compete in the low-carbon economy, we reduce reliance on foreign energy sources, protect American jobs, and keep dollars in our own communities.
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This is a pivotal moment for rural America. We can embrace new technology, expand markets, and secure a stronger future for farmers, ethanol plants, and small-town economies—or we can sit back and watch the farm economy sink even further and give away this opportunity to foreign competition.
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Iowa has the opportunity to lead the nation in agriculture, energy, and innovation — if we act now.
Governor Reynolds has been a champion for agriculture and rural growth and we are hopeful she will lead on this issue.
