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The Ethanol Report
by Cindy Zimmerman
Interviews and reports on issues of interest to the ethanol industry, sponsored by the Renewable Fuels Association
Episodes
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Ethanol Report 9-29-26
The Renewable Fuels Association has been actively helping ethanol producers understand the requirements and opportunities of the 45Z tax credit. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, past RFA chairman Jeff Oestmann, who has served as CEO for several biorefineries and now works for G37...
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Ethanol Report 9-4-26
Farm Progress Show 2026 with USDA Sec. Brooke Rollins, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper, and Robert White, RFA Senior VP of Industry Relations & Market Development
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Ethanol Report 8-13-26
Robert White RFA Senior VP, Industry Relations & Market Development, Robert White discusses the latest increase in the ethanol blend rate, where California is with E15, and a great summertime promotion with the KC Diamonds
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Ethanol Report 7-2-26
RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper and RFA Communications Director Ken Colombini discuss Americans support for the Renewable Fuel Standard in a new poll celebrating energy independence as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.
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Ethanol Report 6-8-26
In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, we hear from many of the RFA team members who helped to make FEW 2026 a home run, including Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp; Senior Vice President for Industry Relations and Market Development Robert White…
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Ethanol Report 5-22-26
The Renewable Fuels Association is partnering with the Kansas City Diamonds as the "Official Fuel" of the organization for the inaugural Professional Softball League season. This episode features Jeremy McDowell, President of the Kansas City Diamonds and Robert White, Senior Vice President of...
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Ethanol Report 5-14-26
Troy Bredenkamp, Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs for the Renewable Fuels Association, discusses House passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, and plans for getting it through the Senate and on to the president's desk to finally allow year-round, nationwide sales of...
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Ethanol Report 5-1-26
RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper breaks down what happened to the E15 bill in Congress this past week.
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Ethanol Report 4-1-26
The Trump administration hit two home runs for the ethanol industry during the last week of March amidst National Agriculture Month celebrations – announcing waivers to allow sales of E15 through the summer, in lieu of Congressional action to make it permanent, and finalizing the long-delayed...
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Ethanol Report 3-19-26
The Renewable Fuels Association is a proud sponsor of Girls Auto Clinic (GAC) to expand ethanol education and outreach to a growing audience of women who are actively engaged in car buying, maintenance, and repair. Founder Patrice Banks spoke at the recent National Ethanol Conference about her...
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Ethanol Report 2-26-26
Audio from the 2026 National Ethanol Conference RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper; RFA Senior VP, Industry Relations & Market Development, Robert White; RFA Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp; U.S. EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation, Aaron Szabo; RFA General...
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Ethanol Report 1-23-26
Ethanol Report on Nationwide E15 in Congress RFA CEO explains what happened and what's in store at the 2026 NEC
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Ethanol Report 12-30-25
RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper recaps the year in ethanol.
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Ethanol Report 12-11-25
In this episode we hear from Ashley Viglione, RFA Government Affairs Associate, about her job in the Washington DC office and how she assists the organization. Specifically, we talk about what she learned at the recent Global Ethanol Summit and her impressions of ethanol's importance in both the...
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Ethanol Report 11-19-25
At this time last year, the ethanol industry was optimistic Congress would be passing a Continuing Resolution that included approval for nationwide, year-round E15, but no one thought California would ever allow sales of E15, despite being a huge seller of E85. This year, this industry is…
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Ethanol Report 10-30-25
The United States is on track to export a record amount of fuel ethanol for the second year in a row in 2025, driven by growing international demand. That demand was evident at the recent Global Ethanol Summit, hosted by the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council and supported by the Renewable Fuels...
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Ethanol Report 9-16-25
A new economic study released by the National Corn Growers Association and the Renewable Fuels Association shows that expanding year-round, nationwide consumer access to fuels with a 15% ethanol blend would provide a boon to the American economy, benefiting farmers, communities and consumers…
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Ethanol Report 8-29-25
Biofuels Buzz at Farm Progress Show - with comments from USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden; RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper; RFA Senior VP, Industry Relations & Market Development, Robert White; and RFA Policy Counsel and Director, Government Affairs, Jared Mullendore
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Ethanol Report 8-4-25
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper talks about the 20th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which was part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 signed by President George W. Bush on August 8 of that year at Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico....
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Ethanol Report 7-9-25
RFA Director of Environment, Health & Safety Justin Schultz upcoming food safety course for ethanol producers in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Ethanol Report 6-19-25
RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper comments on the recent EPA RVO proposal and SCOTUS ruling on small refinery waiver challenges
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Ethanol Report 6-6-25
RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper addresses a number of current ethanol industry issues, starting with RFA's participating in the upcoming Fuel Ethanol Workshop in Omaha and including comments on the One Big Beautiful Bill, E15 legislation in California, and the status of EPA's RVO proposal.
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Ethanol Report 5-14-25
RFA's Robert White talks about ethanol education on the water with boaters and anglers at the Big Crappie Challenge in Missouri
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Ethanol Report 4-30-25
Professor Leena Hilakivi-Clarke, PhD, The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, is the author of a paper appearing in the scientific journal iScience titled "Aromatics from fossil fuels and breast cancer." In this edition of The Ethanol Report podcast, she discusses her research and we also...
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Ethanol Report 4-16-25
RFA Economist Scott Richman discusses optimism for increasing sales of E15
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Ethanol Report 3-19-25
Karol King, Board Chairman, SIRE Rodney Jorgenson, Board Member, Al-Corn Clean Fuel Todd Brown, Board Member, Dakota Ethanol, LLC Rod Gangwish, Board Member, KAAPA Ethanol Holdings LLC Dave VanderGriend, CEO, ICM, Inc.
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Ethanol Report 2-21-25
Highlights of the 30th National Ethanol Conference
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Ethanol Report 1-29-25
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper comments on some of the actions President Trump has taken and where ethanol's priorities stand in both the new administration and the new Congress.
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Ethanol Report 12-30-24
Year end review
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Ethanol Report 11-26-24
As a record number of travelers are hitting the road this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, the ethanol industry is feeling grateful for a good year so far and optimistic for the year ahead. For one, as AAA projects a record 71.7 million people will travel by car over Thanksgiving, an analysis…
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Ethanol Report 11-8-24
RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper gives a post-election anaysis for ethanol
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Ethanol Report 10-23-24
RFA Economist Scott Richman discusses proposed California LCFS regulations, and the supply/demand situation for ethanol right now
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Ethanol Report 10-4-24
Interview with new RFA chairman Jeff Oestmann, Aztalan Bio
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Ethanol Report 7-26-24
RFA CEO Geoff Cooper discusses board meeting in DC and ethanol indusry priorities this election year
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Ethanol Report 7-12-24
Study: Allowing E15 Fuel Blend Could Save California Drivers $2.7 Billion at the Pump Annually RFA Chief Economist Scott Richman and RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper
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Ethanol Report 6-21-24
RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper discusses the recently filed lawsuit against EPA over emissions standards that mandate electric vehicles and how ethanol is already able to help clean up the air.
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Ethanol Report 5-23-24
RFA economist Scott Richman and Senior VP, Industry Relations & Market Development Robert White
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Ethanol Report 5-2-24
U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Release Guidance RFA Welcomes 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guidance, But Says Additional Work Needed This edition of the Ethanol Report podcast features comments from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, RFA Senior VP, Government &...
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Ethanol Report 4-19-24
EPA approves E15 sales for summer 2024 - reaction and details from Renewable Fuels Association Senior VP for Government & Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp and Chief Economist Scott Richman
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Ethanol Report 3-28-24
Decision on the GREET model continues to be delayed with audio from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, RFA economist Scott Richman, and RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper
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Ethanol Report 2-26-24
National Ethanol Conference wrap up The Renewable Fuels Association was pleased to welcome USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to the NEC this year, as well as Doug McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative. This edition of the Ethanol Report includes...
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Ethanol Report 2-8-24
RFA CEO Geoff Cooper previews the 2024 National Ethanol Conference
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Ethanol Report 1-18-24
RFA Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development Robert White from the Washington DC Auto Show
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Ethanol Report 12-26-23
2023 Year in Review
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Ethanol Report 12-15-23
RFA Welcomes Recognition of GREET Model in SAF Tax Credit Guidance
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Ethanol Report 11-10-23
RFA announces Veterans for Renewable Fuels (VRF) Comments from RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper, RFA Board Vice Chair Jeff Oestmann, RFA board member Tony Leiding, RFA Director of Environment, Health and Safety Justin Schultz, and Robert White, RFA's Senior VP of Industry Relations and Market...
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Ethanol Report 10-12-23
Interview with RFA Chairman Erik Huschitt, CEO of Badger State Ethanol
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