RFA Ethanol Podcast

State of the Ethanol Industry Live

Chuck Zimmerman

Good morning from Phoenix, AZ and the National Ethanol Conference. We’re going to stream the opening remarks and state of the industry speech for you starting at 8am MST. On the stage will be Renewable Fuels Association Chairman, Chuck Woodside and President/CEO Bob Dinneen. After their remarks I’ll post the audio and recorded video for you as soon as I …

Audio, Ethanol, RFA, Video

Cheering For American Ethanol At National Farm Machinery Show

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s time for American Ethanol to take the stage at the Daytona 500 this weekend! It will be NASCAR history as every car will be powered by Sunoco Green E15 – a blend of 15 percent American ethanol. This fuel change, which will become standard for all three NASCAR series this year, represents a shift in professional racing toward a …

Ag Groups, Audio, Corn, Ethanol, National Farm Machinery Show

National Ethanol Conference App

Chuck Zimmerman

Apps for trade shows and conferences are becoming more and more popular. The next one I’ll be using is the National Ethanol Conference App in Phoenix. * Get 24 hour access to unique, on-the-go information, maps and networking. * Organize your schedule. * Navigate using the conference map. * Stay in the know with important alerts and the most up-to-date …

Apps, Ethanol

Potential Presidential Hopefuls at Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit

Cindy Zimmerman

Potential presidential candidates for 2012 were already testing the waters in the all-important Hawkeye State this week, appearing at the 5th annual Iowa Renewable Fuels (IRFA) Summit. Former speaker of the U.S. House Newt Gingrich spoke to a full house of more than 700 at the summit in Des Moines on Tuesday. Gingrich supports all types of energy and strongly …

Audio, Biodiesel, Biofuels, Ethanol

State of the Union Talks Trade and Biofuels

Cindy Zimmerman

President Obama made some folks in the ag industry happy with his State of the Union (SOTU) address Tuesday talking about the importance of both biofuels and free trade agreements. Corn farmers and representatives of the renewable fuels industry were especially pleased to hear the president say that America needs to “break our dependence on oil with biofuels.” “The success …

Corn, Ethanol, NCBA, NCGA, RFA

NCGA Applauds EPA’s Latest E15 Decision

Joanna Schroeder

This morning, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is approving the use of E15 (15 percent ethanol, 85 percent gasoline) in conventional vehicles and light duty trucks manufactured in 2001 or later. Last October, the EPA had approved the use of E15 for model year 2007 or newer. During a press call, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson said, …

Corn, Ethanol, NCGA

Kenny Wallace Supporting Family Farmers

Chuck Zimmerman

Kenny Wallace, NASCAR driver, says, “Ethanol all the way in NASCAR!” That’s what he told me this afternoon in the American Farm Bureau Federation Pavilion on the floor of the AG CONNECT Expo. Thanks to Tricia Braid, Illinois Corn Growers, for setting up our interview and taking the photo. Kenny was signing autographs in the Nationwide Insurance exhibit. You won’t …

AFBF, Ag Leader, Audio, Corn, Ethanol

Obama Signs Bill Giving Death Tax Relief

Cindy Zimmerman

President Obama held a public signing ceremony for the tax bill passed by Congress this week that delivers early Christmas presents for everyone, giving farmers and ranchers good reason to be thankful this holiday season. Securing meaningful estate tax reform for farm and ranch families has been a top priority for the American Farm Bureau Federation. “We commend President Obama …

AFBF, Biodiesel, Biofuels, Corn, Ethanol, NCBA, NCGA, RFA

BRANDT to Sponsor NASCAR Driver

Cindy Zimmerman

An Illinois-based crop technology company is getting on track with NASCAR. BRANDT is pleased to announce a partnership with Turner Motorsports and will serve as primary sponsor of the No. 31 Chevrolet Impala, driven by NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) championship contender, Justin Allgaier during the 2011 racing season. Allgaier, who finished the 2010 season fourth in the NNS championship points …

Agribusiness, Ethanol