Iowa is the leading producer of corn, pork, eggs and soybeans. Each of these commodities has spawned innovation and industries outside of their agricultural roots. Processed in Iowa into hundreds of different products, researchers at our universities are finding even more uses for them. That research, an existing processing infrastructure and the agricultural products are all ready and waiting in Iowa.

#1

Producer of corn (USDA, 2021)

#1

Produce of ethanol and biodiesel (EIA, 2022)

24%

Lower electricity rates than the national average (EIA, 2022)

Tax Credit

No Other State Supports the Biochemical Industry This Strongly

The USDA called Iowa's Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit the strongest state incentive for the bio-based chemical industry.
 

Ethanol and Biodiesel Facilities in Operation

Source: Biotechnology Innovation Organization, 2016

Map of Ethanol & Biodiesel Facilities in Operation
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