The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development state director in Iowa, Theresa Greenfield, announced Tuesday that USDA is investing $10.6 million in 78 projects across the state to lower energy bills, generate new income and create jobs for Iowa agricultural producers and rural small-business owners with funding through the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP. Thirty other REAP grants totaling $2.2 million were also made to Iowa projects last month, according to a news release. Another $2.7 million in grant funding is going to five fuel suppliers to expand access for domestic biofuels through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. To learn more about the recipients for both programs, visit rd.usda.gov.