Best Agwired Podcasts (2025)

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Ethanol Report 12-11-25 14:12

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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 nation and the world.…

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Ethanol Report 11-19-25 23:06

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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 grateful to have legislative approval for E15 sales in Calif…

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Ethanol Report 10-30-25 17:30

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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 Association, which drew more than 450 international …

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Ethanol Report 10-7-25 23:10

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Ethanol Report 9-16-25 18:50

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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 alike. RFA Chief Economist Scott Richman provides the det…

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Ethanol Report 8-29-25 26:58

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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 27:42

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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. Read RFA's report on the RFS at Twenty.…

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Ethanol Report 7-9-25 13:08

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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 21:01

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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 20:45

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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 14:41

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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 26:10

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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 hear from biofuels research economist Steffan Mueller…

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Ethanol Report 4-16-25 24:08

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RFA Economist Scott Richman discusses optimism for increasing sales of E15

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Ethanol Report 3-19-25 17:56

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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 19:02

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Highlights of the 30th National Ethanol Conference

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Ethanol Report 1-29-25 24:26

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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 38:31

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Year end review

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Ethanol Report 11-26-24 18:13

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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 by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) indicates tha…

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Ethanol Report 11-8-24 22:49

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RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper gives a post-election anaysis for ethanol

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Ethanol Report 10-23-24 21:25

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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 15:13

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Interview with new RFA chairman Jeff Oestmann, Aztalan Bio

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Ethanol Report 9-18-24 21:37

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Ethanol Report 8-28-24 16:13

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Ethanol Report 7-26-24 19:06

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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 25:17

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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 17:41

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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 15:39

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RFA economist Scott Richman and Senior VP, Industry Relations & Market Development Robert White

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Ethanol Report 5-2-24 22:12

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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 & Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp, and Mitchell Hora, Co…

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Ethanol Report 4-19-24 28:14

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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 26:29

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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 19:11

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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 comments from both of them, as well as RFA President a…

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Ethanol Report 2-8-24 15:00

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RFA CEO Geoff Cooper previews the 2024 National Ethanol Conference

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Ethanol Report 1-18-24 20:12

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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 27:11

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2023 Year in Review

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Ethanol Report 12-15-23 17:21

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RFA Welcomes Recognition of GREET Model in SAF Tax Credit Guidance

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Ethanol Report 11-10-23 22:04

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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 Development.…

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Ethanol Report 10-12-23 25:31

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Interview with RFA Chairman Erik Huschitt, CEO of Badger State Ethanol

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Ethanol Report 9-21-23 16:56

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Ethanol Report 8-31-23 16:45

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Renewable Fuels Association at Farm Progress Show RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper discusses RFA Efforts Seek Fair Treatment for Ethanol as SAF Feedstock RFA VP of Industry Relations Robert White talks about RFA's Flex Fuel Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle project Jared Mullendore, RFA Policy Counsel and Director, Government Affairs…

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Ethanol Report 8-9-23 26:20

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RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper provides an update on the latest issues including the Midwest governor's petition for E15, the Flex Fuel Fairness act, EPA's proposed tailpipe emissions standards and defining SAF.

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Ethanol Report 7-21-23 19:23

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RFA chairman Erik Huschitt, Badger State Ethanol, discusses highlights of the organization board meeting in Washington DC

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Ethanol Report 6-21-23 20:24

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In this edition of The Ethanol Report podcast, RFA Senior Vice President for Government & Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp discusses the final rule from EPA, as well as new legislation proposed for sustainable aviation fuel, and the current status of the Midwest Governors' Year-Round E15 petition.

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Ethanol Report 5-23-23 22:14

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The Renewable Fuels Association recently created two new positions in the organization with the future of the ethanol in mind and hired a couple of talented young industry experienced individuals to round out a team ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Tad Hapner is the organization's new Vice President of Strategy and Innovation and J…

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Ethanol Report 4-28-23 22:45

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EPA Approves Summertime Waiver for E15 - Again Renewble Fuels Association Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs Troy Bredenkamp With audio from EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA), and Rep. Rusty Johnson (R-SD)

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Ethanol Report 4-14-23 35:48

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Summertime E15 Sales in Limbo RFA CEO Geoff Cooper and RFA Chief Economist Scott Richman

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Ethanol Report 3-23-23 17:53

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RFA's VP for Industry Relations Robert White discusses flex fuel EV Jeff Wilkerson, Pearson Fuels Phillip Morris of the Locust Street Group

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Ethanol Report 3-6-23 20:19

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This edition of the Ethanol Report podcast includes highlights from the NEC, including remarks from RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper; Ben Hengst, EPA Deputy Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality; Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds; Former Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL); RFA Director, Government Affairs Jared Mullendore; Dana Jackson, Partner with …

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Ethanol Report 1-30-23 30:48

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Preview of 2023 National Ethanol Conference with RFA staff members Jared Mullendore, Scott Richman, Ken Colombini, and Robert White

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Ethanol Report 12-19-22 26:43

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Ethanol Year in Review 2022 - interview with RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper

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Ethanol Report 11-23-22 27:44

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New pipeline projects in the Midwest utilizing Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS), also called Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), technology offer the opportunity for the ethanol industry to lead the way to a net zero energy future and the Renewable Fuels Association is supporting that pathway for its members. In this episode of t…