http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/ Interviews with Renewable Fuels Association representatives on various timely topics. Feeder 1.5(356) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us 2007 Chuck_Zimmerman Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:09:50 -0600 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:09:50 -0600 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/ethanol-report-podcast-image.gif http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/ 120 94 Chuck Zimmerman A podcast for anyone interested in a sustainable, environmentally friendly energy future. The Ethanol Report will feature regular interviews with representatives of the Renewable Fuels Association on current topics important to our energy future. ethanol, fuel, gas, energy, rfa, renewable fuel no Chuck Zimmerman chuck@zimmcomm.biz no http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/06/rfa-answers-questions-about-rfs/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/06/rfa-answers-questions-about-rfs/ Cindy Zimmerman RFA Answers Questions About RFS In this edition of "The Ethanol Report," RFA president Bob Dinneen and vice president for research Geoff Cooper answer questions from Martin Ross of Illinois Farm Week, Chuck Abbott of Reuters, Steven Cook with the Daily Environment Report, Ed Felker of the Washington Times and Dan Looker with Successful Farming magazine. no 12:06 http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/05/ethanol-report-on-rfs-announcement/ Thu, 28 May 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/05/more-ethanol-in-miami/ Cindy Zimmerman More Ethanol in Miami The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) joined Urbieta Oil in south Florida this week to celebrate the grand opening of the nation's 2000th E85 fueling station. no 4:47 http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/05/ethanol-report-on-rfs-announcement/ Wed, 06 May 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/05/ethanol-report-on-rfs-announcement/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on RFS Announcement The ethanol industry is pleased and encouraged with the announcement made by the Obama administration regarding the future development of biofuels under the Renewable Fuels Standard and the creation of a Biofuels Interagency Working Group made up of USDA, EPA and DOE. no 5:02 http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/05/usda-talks-ethanol-with-farm-broadcasters/ Fri, 01 May 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/05/usda-talks-ethanol-with-farm-broadcasters/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Issues Update RFA president and CEO Bob Dinneen comments on pending policy issues that may impact the future of the ethanol industry, including EPA rules regarding the implementation of the updated Renewable Fuels Standard, indirect land use considerations and how that impacts agriculture, the E15 waiver request, and how the international biofuels community is working together on all of these important issues. no 7:53 http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/04/ethanol-report-on-california-arb-decision/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/04/ethanol-report-on-california-arb-decision/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on California ARB Decision This edition of the Ethanol Report features comments from Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen on the vote by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) on Thursday voted to adopt a highly controversial Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). no 9:22 http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/04/ethanol-report-on-global-ethanol-policy/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/04/ethanol-report-on-global-ethanol-policy/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on Global Ethanol Policy This edition of the "Ethanol Report" features information about the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance (GRFA) and the organization's goals for providing scientific information about life cycle assessment and greenhouse gas reduction, as well as the importance of expanding biofuels production for developing countries. Comments are from GRFA spokesman Bliss Baker, International Energy Agency (IEA) report author Don O’Connor, and Canadian Renewable Fuels Association president Gordon Quaiattini. no 6:52 http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/03/indirect-land-use-challenge/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/03/indirect-land-use-challenge/ Cindy Zimmerman Indirect Land Use Challenge In this edition of "The Ethanol Report" podcast we discuss the critical decisions being made regarding renewable fuels and indirect land use on both the federal and state level. Comments are from Renewable Fuels Association Vice President of Research Geoff Cooper, Air Improvement Resource, Inc. President Tom Darlington and Nathanael Greene, Senior Policy Analyst with the Natural Resources Defense Council. no 4:35 http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/03/drive-toward-higher-blends-in-high-gear/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/03/drive-toward-higher-blends-in-high-gear/ Cindy Zimmerman Drive Toward Higher Blends in High Gear The drive toward higher blends of ethanol in gasoline is accelerating and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is working to ensure that the blend wall is just another bump in the road for ethanol to ride over. This edition of "The Ethanol Report" podcast features comments from RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, EPA Acting Biomass Program Manager Valerie Lightner, and Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Executive Vice President Kris Kiser about work being done to increase the amount of ethanol approved for use in regular gasoline. no 6:29 http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/02/ethanol-report-on-ethanol-studies/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/02/ethanol-report-on-ethanol-studies/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on Ethanol Studies This edition of “The Ethanol Report” features comments from Renewable Fuels Association Vice President of Research and Analysis Geoff Cooper about recently released studies from the University of Nebraska and the University of Minnesota regarding life cycle analysis and greenhouse gas emissions of ethanol compared to gasoline. no 8:11 http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/01/ethanol-part-of-clean-energy-economy Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/01/ethanol-part-of-clean-energy-economy/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Part of Clean Energy Economy This edition of “The Ethanol Report” features comments from Renewable Fuels Association chairman of the board Chris Standlee of Abengoa Bioenergy and RFA president and CEO Bob Dinneen on priorities for the ethanol industry that are in line with the new administration’s goals for economic recovery. no 8:11 http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/01/ethanol-report-on-2009-outlook/ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2009/01/ethanol-report-on-2009-outlook/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on 2009 Outlook Now that 2009 is underway, Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen says there are still challenges ahead for the industry - but opportunities as well. That is the subject of this edition of "The Ethanol Report" podcast - the first for 2009. no 8:11 http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/12/ethanol-report-on-current-events/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/12/ethanol-report-on-2008/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report in 2008 In this edition of the "Ethanol Repor" podcast, we take a look at 2008 - a challenging year full of surprises for the ethanol industry. This report features comments from this past year made by Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen, RFA Chairman Chris Standlee of Abengoa Energy, former Secretary of Agriculture John Block, EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson, and RFA Communications Director Matt Hartwig. no 8:11 http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/12/ethanol-report-on-current-events/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/12/ethanol-report-on-current-events/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on Current Eventss In this edition of the "Ethanol Report" podcast, Renewable Fuels Association president Bob Dinneen talks about President-elect Obama’s cabinet choices, input from the ethanol industry on “green jobs”, and why he believes the industry will meet future goals for cellulosic production under the Renewable Fuels Standard. no 8:11 http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/11/ethanol-podcast-on-cellulosic-ethanol-issues/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/11/ethanol-podcast-on-cellulosic-ethanol-issues/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Podcast on Cellulosic Ethanol Issues In this "Ethanol Report" podcast, Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen discusses a number of issues - including the race to commercialize cellulosic ethanol, the new administration, getting more flex fuel vehicles on the road, the continuing attacks from the food industry, and the all important land use issue. no 8:11 http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/11/importance-of-land-use-issue/ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/11/importance-of-land-use-issue/ Cindy Zimmerman Importance of Land Use Issue The author of a new report on "Understanding Land Use Change and U.S. Ethanol Expansion" attended last week's National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting where he was able to provide more information about the importance of this issue to both farmers and the ethanol industry. Geoff Cooper is Director of Research for the Renewable Fuels Association and he explains more about the issue and the report in this edition of "The Ethanol Report" podcast. no 8:11 http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/11/ethanol-report-on-get-out-and-vote/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/11/ethanol-report-on-get-out-and-vote/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on Get Out and Vote During an interview at the AgNite event held in conjunction with the Republication National Convention, Matt talked about why it is important for the industry to be involved in the political process and why every needs to get out and vote. no 8:11 http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/10/ethanol-report-on-world-food-prize/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/10/ethanol-report-on-world-food-prize/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on World Food Prize Biofuels in general and ethanol in particular were part of the discussion at the World Food Prize symposium in Des Moines this year. no 8:11 http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/09/ethanol-report-on-political-conventions/ Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/09/ethanol-report-on-political-conventions/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Industry Active at Political Conventions The Farm Foundation study on food price drivers released this week in Washington DC was the focus of a forum held at the National Press Club. no 6:36 http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/07/ethanol-report-on-farm-foundation-study/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/07/ethanol-report-on-farm-foundation-study/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on Farm Foundation Study The Farm Foundation study on food price drivers released this week in Washington DC was the focus of a forum held at the National Press Club. no 6:36 http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/07/ethanol-report-on-g8-and-biofuels/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/07/ethanol-report-on-g8-and-biofuels/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on G8 and Biofuels Biofuels groups from the US, Canada, Brazil and Europe put aside their differences this past week to present a united front to world leaders meeting in Japan. no 6:36 http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/06/the-ethanol-report-podcast/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.goodfuels.org/2008/06/the-ethanol-report-podcast/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Industry Shows Strength at Workshop The media and certain special interest groups may be working hard to put ethanol in the grave but nearly 4000 ethanol industry representatives proved they are willing to fight back at the recent 24th annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop. no 5:48 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/06/03/rfa-calls-for-fairness-at-fao-conference/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/06/03/rfa-calls-for-fairness-at-fao-conference/ Cindy Zimmerman RFA Calls for Fairness at FAO Conference As talks are beginning in Rome about the factors behind and solutions to world food price inflation, RFA President Bob Dinneen called on world leaders attending the summit to consider the issue in its entirety. This Ethanol Report features his comments. no 6:29 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/05/23/ethanol-industry-fights-back/ Fri, 23 May 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/05/23/ethanol-industry-fights-back/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on Press Conference RFA is working hard to combat the campaign against ethanol by food manufacturers and petroleum companies which continues to increase. In this Ethanol Report podcast, President and CEO Bob Dinneen says they have hired new staff and opened a new office and he believes that in the end the facts will prevail. no 8:29 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/05/07/ethanol-report-on-press-conference/ Wed, 07 May 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/05/07/ethanol-report-on-press-conference/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on Press Conference This "Ethanol Report" podcast features comments from the four agriculture and ethanol industry leaders who participated in a press conference on April 30 about the role of biofuels in food price increases. Featured are former Agriculture Secretary John Block, National Corn Growers Association CEO Rick Tolman, National Farmers Union president Tom Buis and RFA president Bob Dinneen. no 5:45 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/04/30/rfa-reaction-to-current-criticism/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/04/30/rfa-reaction-to-current-criticism/ Cindy Zimmerman RFA Reaction to Current Criticism This "Ethanol Report" podcast features comments from RFA President Bob Dinneen on a number of topics coinciding with the annual RFA board of directors meeting in St. Louis this week. He talks about the angst felt by ethanol producers seeing their product maligned in the media and why the Texas governor's request for a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard is misguided. Dinneen also says the industry can support a decrease in the blender's tax credit being discussed by farm bill negotiators and he points out that transportation costs are driving the food aid crisis. no 6:45 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/04/21/ethanol-report-on-plant-efficiency-and-food-prices/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/04/21/ethanol-report-on-plant-efficiency-and-food-prices/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Report on Plant Efficiency and Food Prices This "Ethanol Report" podcast features comments from RFA President Bob Dinneen on a new report from Argonne National Laboratory about the increased efficiency of U.S. ethanol plants, as well as how higher oil prices are the real cause of food price inflation. no 7:00 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/03/31/ethanol-industry-leaders-talk-about-the-future/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:44:20 CST http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/03/31/ethanol-industry-leaders-talk-about-the-future/ Cindy Zimmerman Ethanol Industry Leaders Talk About the Future This "Ethanol Report" podcast features comments from four ethanol industry leaders about the future of the ethanol industry and what role the Renewable Fuels Association will play in it. no 6:30 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/03/11/best-of-the-nec/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:44:20 -0600 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/03/11/best-of-the-nec/ Cindy Zimmerman Best of the NEC This "Ethanol Report" podcast features highlights from the 13th annual National Ethanol Conference last month in Orlando. Included are comments from RFA president Bob Dinneen, National Corn Growers Association CEO Rick Tolman, Informa Economics CEO Bruce Scherr, and Assistant Energy Secretary Andy Karsner. no 6:30 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/02/22/interview-with-rfa-chairman/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:58:20 -0600 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/02/22/interview-with-rfa-chairman/ Cindy Zimmerman Interview with RFA Chairman In this “Ethanol Report” podcast, RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen talks about what the conference is all about and why those involved in the renewable fuels industry should attend. no 8:00 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/01/30/ethanol-report-podcast-on-upcoming-conference/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:58:20 -0600 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/01/30/ethanol-report-podcast-on-upcoming-conference/ Cindy Zimmerman 2008 National Ethanol Conference Preview In this “Ethanol Report” podcast, RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen talks about what the conference is all about and why those involved in the renewable fuels industry should attend. no 6:23 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:17:00 -0600 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2008/01/10/ethanol-report-on-2008/ Chuck Zimmerman Interview with Bob Dinneen, RFA President. Cindy Zimmerman interviews Bob Dinneen, RFA President, who takes a look at the year ahead for ethanol, which is likely to be even better than 2007. ethanol, rfa, energy, fuel, gas, alcohol, agriculture, agribusiness, agwired, zimmcomm new media, renewable fuels association, food no 5:30 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:14:00 -0600 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2007/12/19/ethanol-report-with-bob-dinneen/ Chuck Zimmerman Interview with Bob Dinneen, RFA President. Cindy Zimmerman interviews Bob Dinneen, RFA President, who attended the signing ceremony for the energy bill. ethanol, rfa, energy, fuel, gas, alcohol, agriculture, agribusiness, agwired, zimmcomm new media, renewable fuels association, food no 7:00 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:14:00 -0600 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2007/12/12/podcast-on-informa-report/ Chuck Zimmerman Interview with Informa Economics CEO Bruce Scherr and Renewable Fuels Foundation chairman Bill Lee Cindy Zimmerman interviews Informa Economics CEO Bruce Scherr and Renewable Fuels Foundation chairman Bill Lee on the report that "puts to bed" the food versus fuel debate. ethanol, rfa, energy, fuel, gas, alcohol, agriculture, agribusiness, agwired, zimmcomm new media, renewable fuels association, food no 6:00 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:30:00 -0600 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2007/11/15/ethanol-podcast-from-nafb/ Chuck Zimmerman Interview with Matt Hartwig Cindy Zimmerman interviews Renewable Fuels Association Director of Communications Matt Hartwig on the status of the energy bill and the potential for adding an RFS to the farm bill. ethanol, rfa, energy, fuel, gas, alcohol, agriculture, agribusiness, agwired, zimmcomm new media, renewable fuels association no 7:00 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:30:00 -0500 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/conference/blog/2007/10/30/the-ethanol-report-podcast/ Chuck Zimmerman Interview with Bob Dinneen Cindy Zimmerman interviews Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen on the results of a new poll commissioned by RFA and on a new coalition of organizations called Renewable Fuels Now. ethanol, rfa, energy, fuel, gas, alcohol, agriculture, agribusiness, agwired, zimmcomm new media, renewable fuels association no 5:00