Ep 019: Fuel for Dummies

One of the highest priorities for Ohio Corn & Wheat is the promotion of ethanol in liquid fuels. This comes with a laundry list of challenges. Consumers don't know what ethanol is and how it works, retailers have legislative hurdles to get through to offer the product, growers may not fully grasp what their product is being made into, electric vehicles are becoming more and more of a hot topic, and so much more. It's a good thing we have the man for the job. Today we sat down with Brad Moffitt, a tenured member of the agricultural community, self proclaimed gear-head, and brand new Ethanol Specialist for Ohio Corn & Wheat. The position was created by the Corn Checkoff Board and Growers Association to acknowledge promote demand for ethanol and remove some of the issues holding it up. Brad is here to explain what ethanol is, the complexities of how it gets into your fuel, what kind of cars can use higher blends of ethanol, and what makes him the best for the job. Side note: Producer Jessy's car issues were not fuel related. It was a sensor that was throwing a fit. Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Brad Moffitt is the Ethanol Specialist. Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers. About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.