Expanded Dyed Diesel Use – Farm Bureau Info
Indiana Dyed Diesel Executive Order
Governor Braun has issued an emergency Executive Order (EO) temporarily suspending dyed-diesel restrictions for agricultural and timber-harvesting operations. This waiver is effective immediately through November 4. Farmers may use dyed diesel on any Indiana road when engaged in agricultural or timber-harvesting operations.
Indiana Farm Bureau is working with the Governor’s office, Indiana State Police (ISP), Department of Revenue (DOR) and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to provide guidance and clarity on what this executive order means for farmers. The following information is from ISP and additional guidance will be shared as new information becomes available.
Can dyed diesel be used in farm pickups?
Yes. The EO places no restrictions on vehicle type. Farm pickups, semis, grain trucks, and other highway vehicles can use dyed diesel as long as they are being used for agricultural or timber-harvesting operations. No dyed-fuel-user license, DOR authorization, or other registration is required to use dyed diesel under Executive Order 26-34.
Do trucks need farm plates to qualify?
No. Farm plates are not required. Eligibility is based on purpose and use.
Can farmers cross state lines using dyed diesel?
The EO only applies to roads within Indiana. It does not change laws in neighboring states. Crossing a state line depends on the regulations of that state. Farmers should verify rules for neighboring states if they want to use dyed fuel over state lines.
What happens if there is residual dyed diesel in my tank after the Executive Order expires?
Indiana Farm Bureau is aware of this concern and is working with the administration and State Police to ensure a commonsense enforcement approach is used after the EO expires.
Can farmers drive on interstate roads with dyed diesel?
Yes. The EO applies to all roads in Indiana.
Can livestock producers use dyed diesel under the Executive Order?
Yes. Vehicles hauling livestock may use dyed diesel under the Executive Order when engaged in agricultural activities within Indiana. As with other agricultural transportation covered by the order, eligibility is based on the agricultural purpose of the trip, not the type of vehicle being operated. Farm pickups, semis, livestock trailers, and other highway vehicles may utilize dyed diesel when being used for qualifying agricultural operations.
Does this apply for grain elevators?
Yes. According to guidance from the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR), a commercial grain elevator or grain merchandising business may operate highway-licensed semi-trucks with dyed diesel while transporting agricultural products such as corn and soybeans.
The exemption applies to whoever is hauling the agricultural product, regardless of who owns the grain. Eligibility does not depend on whether the vehicle is operated by a farmer, grain elevator, employee, or another party.
DOR has also indicated that no dyed-fuel-user license, DOR authorization, or other registration is required to use dyed diesel under Executive Order 26-34.
One month is not very long. I haul grain through December and January. What if diesel prices don’t come down?
Indiana Farm Bureau is actively monitoring fuel prices and will request an extension if conditions warrant.
October 06, 2026 | Education and News and Resources | Comments Off on Expanded Dyed Diesel Use – Farm Bureau Info
