Podcasts about national biodiesel board

This week's Open Mic guest is Donnell Rehagen, president and CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly known as the National Biodiesel Board. A name change at the beginning of the year offered a better reflection of an industry group dedicated to renewable energy for the nation. Rehagen says corporate America's shift in priorities to climate-friendly practices is leading to exponential growth opportunities for renewable diesel fuel for ground transportation, the airline industry and home heating. He says the Inflation Reduction Act secured renewable tax credits for the next two years and will help the industry ramp up to meet an expected two billion gallons of demand for renewable diesel. Rehagen believes the nation's energy needs should be met by an “all of the above” list of products and sees growth opportunities despite a push toward hydrogen and electric vehicles.

Over the years Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly the National Biodiesel Board, has invested in research to continually improve biodiesel.In this Episode, Steve Howell, an expert on biodiesel shares how the fuel has evolved and where it's headed in the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This year, the National Biodiesel Board unveiled a new name and brand – Clean Fuels Alliance America— to better reflect the role biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel play in carbon reduction efforts. In this Managing for Profit, Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen discusses the reasons for the change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to talk about his weekly Pick of the Week, and preview some other upcoming auctions, including the latest Machinery Pete online auction which closes tomorrow. After 30 years and evolving markets, the National Biodiesel Board has rebranded and is now Clean Fuels Alliance America. Joining us to talk about the change and their Number One priority today is the CEO, Donnell Rehagen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I'm Chuck Zimmerman. This episode will be about wrap-ups and previews. 2022 got off to a fast start with our virtual newsroom production for the National Cotton Council and the Beltwide Cotton Conferences. You can find the interviews and photos on AgNewsWire.com which has a link to the custom page we created for this project. I'm going to share my wrap-up interview of the conferences with Gary Adams, President/CEO, National Cotton Council. Next week both Cindy and I will be on the agriblogging highway to separate locations. Cindy will be in Glendale, Arizona for the PrecisionAg Vision Conference while I will be in Las Vegas for the National Biodiesel Conference. So, to preview these conferences I have my preview interview with Meister Media's Eric Davis and Richard Jones. And then Cindy's interview with Brad Shimmens, National Biodiesel Board. 

Today on AOA, Donnell Rehagen with the National Biodiesel Board, Darin Newsom with Newsom Analysis and Brian Earnest with CoBank.  

We're talking about the RFS today, including the EPA hearing early this week, with Emily Skor, CEO at Growth Energy, and Donnell Rehagen, CEO at the National Biodiesel Board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving! While Chip Flory was in Kansas City for the NAFB convention he recorded over 30 conversations with prominent figures in the ag industry. In this program you'll hear from Greg Anderson of the National Biodiesel Board, Brad Doyle of ASA, Nick Giordano of NPPC, and Jon Doggett of NCGA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The longest-running farm program in West Texas, the AgriBusiness Report is our daily interview program with decision-makers in the world of Agriculture. Today's guest is Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board.

The Northern Crops Institute recently hosted a webinar featuring Scott Fenwick, Technical Director for the National Biodiesel Board, to talk about the path forward for renewable fuel production under the Biden administration and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AOA, Mike Adams plays back his most notable segments of August with Paul Bleiberg of the National Milk Producers Federation, National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Ethan Lane, National Biodiesel Board's Donnell Rehagen, and economist for NFB's Veronica Nigh.

Wednesday on AOA Purdue Ag economist Michael Langemeier gives the latest Purdue/CME Group ag economy barometer numbers, DTN lead analyst Todd Hultman discusses the impact of August weather on crop production and prices and National Biodiesel Board's Kurt Kovarik responds to attacks on the RFS by the baking industry.

Could the world ever be powered from waste? Growing crops for fuel instead of food remains controversial, but biofuel technology is advancing. What's the future when it comes to biofuels? Presented by Bryony MacKenzie. Featuring Glenn Hurowitz, Mighty Earth; Leo Pontes, Raizen; Dr Jem Woods, Imperial College London; Matt Herman, National Biodiesel Board; Matthew Tipper, Shell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Midday: In Ag Weather, Paul has the timing details for multiple thunderstorm chances. *Jayson has results from day two of high school state soccer in Sports. *Dave says flags will lowered at half staff in News. *Alex is Cruising with Renewable Fuels - Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board shares about policy efforts for biodiesel in Washington, D.C. *Clay talks with John Payne and more on Midday! Listen to KRVN Midday, updated each day after 1:30 pm (CTS)!

In this edition, Pat Hobbs, a farmer from southeast Missouri, discusses a new, landmark study that contributes to the mounting evidence showing how biodiesel can move the needle on an issue important to all Americans—their health. The study conducted by Trinity Consultants was sponsored by the National Biodiesel Board with support from the Nebraska Soybean Board, South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, California Advanced Biofuels Alliance, Iowa Soybean Board, and the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Midday: In Ag Weather, Paul explains the timing for dry and seasonal weather. *Jayson has the latest regional Sports outlook. *Ellen provides the Wednesday edition of regional News. *Alex features Cruising with Renewable Fuels - We learn about a new study from the National Biodiesel Board that shows the health benefits of biodiesel. *Clay catches up with John Payne and more on Midday! Listen to KRVN Midday, updated each day after 1:30 pm (CTS)!

QUESTION PRESENTED:Whether, in order to qualify for a hardship exemption under Section 7545(o)(9)(B)(i) of the Renewable Fuel Standards, a small refinery needs to receive uninterrupted, continuous hardship exemptions for every year since 2011.DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)Sep 04 2020 | Motion (20M25) for leave to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the supplemental appendix under seal filed.Sep 04 2020 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 12, 2020)Sep 16 2020 | MOTION (20M25) DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/9/2020.Oct 13 2020 | Motion (20M25) for leave to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the supplemental appendix under seal Granted.Nov 04 2020 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 12, 2020 to December 14, 2020, submitted to The Clerk.Nov 10 2020 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 14, 2020, for all respondents.Nov 11 2020 | Brief amici curiae of States of Wyoming, et al. filed.Nov 12 2020 | Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Countrymark Refining and Logistics, LLC.Nov 12 2020 | Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers.Dec 08 2020 | Brief of Federal Respondent in opposition filed.Dec 09 2020 | Brief of respondents Renewable Fuels Association, American Coalition for Ethanol, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union in opposition filed.Dec 22 2020 | Reply of petitioners HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC, et al. filed. (Distributed)Dec 23 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/8/2021.Jan 08 2021 | Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers GRANTED.Jan 08 2021 | Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Countrymark Refining and Logistics, LLC GRANTED.Jan 08 2021 | Petition GRANTED.Feb 11 2021 | Motion to dispense with printing the joint appendix filed by petitioners HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC, et al.Feb 22 2021 | Brief of petitioners HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC, et al. filed.Feb 26 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Countrymark Refining and Logistics, LLC filed. (Corrected brief to be submitted - 3/12/21)Feb 26 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Countrymark Refining and Logistics, LLC filed. (Corrected brief submitted - March 16, 2021).Mar 01 2021 | Motion to dispense with printing the joint appendix filed by petitioners GRANTED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of States of Wyoming, et al., filed.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers filed.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Small Refineries Coalition filed.Mar 12 2021 | SET FOR ARGUMENT on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.Mar 15 2021 | Record requested.Mar 22 2021 | The record received from the U.S.C.A. 10th Circuit is electronic and located on Pacer. Sealed documents in this record has been received and electronically filed.Mar 24 2021 | Brief of Federal Respondent filed.Mar 24 2021 | Brief of respondents Renewable Fuels Association, et al. filed.Mar 24 2021 | Motion for divided argument filed by the Acting Solicitor General.Mar 30 2021 | CIRCULATEDMar 31 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of National Biodiesel Board filed. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Advanced Biofuels Association filed. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Growth Energy and American Farm Bureau Federation filed. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amici curiae of States of Iowa, et al. filed. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas and Producers of Renewables United for Integrity Truth and Transparency filed. (Distributed)Apr 05 2021 | Motion for divided argument filed by respondents GRANTED.Apr 15 2021 | Reply of petitioners HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC, et al. filed. (Distributed)Apr 27 2021 | Argued. For petitioners: Peter D. Keisler, Washington, D. C. For federal respondent: Christopher G. Michel, Assistant to the Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. For private respondents: Matthew W. Morrison, Washington, D. C.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this edition of Fueling Conversations with NBB, Bob Metz, a former chairman of the National Biodiesel Board, discusses the environmental benefits of biodiesel and renewable diesel. He describes how the industry is ready to meet carbon reduction goals today, which would greatly benefit the environment, instead of waiting for other technologies to develop and come online with positive benefits over the next decade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board outlines growing demand and opportunities for renewable diesel, Stone X economist Arlan Suderman compares renewable diesel market to the ethanol boom of a few years ago and USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey discusses weather patterns heading into May.

Matt Amick talks with Scott Fenwick, the technical director for the national biodiesel board, and takes a deeper dive into the science surrounding biodiesel.

NBB to Discuss 2021 Policy Priorities for Biodiesel Industry National Biodiesel Board (NBB) CEO Donnell Rehagen and Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik will host a videoconference briefing with reporters to discuss the industry’s policy priorities for the coming year. The U.S. market for biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and bioheat® grew to 3 billion gallons in 2020; the industry’s goal is to grow the market to 6 billion gallons by 2030. NBB’s policy priorities for 2021 include stability in the Renewable Fuel Standard; and support in any infrastructure, energy, or climate legislation for biodiesel’s ability to reduce carbon and pollution.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Brian Thalman with the Minnesota Corn Growers updates efforts to raise the biofuels content in Minnesota’s gasoline, Rabo AgriFinance analyst Steve Nicholson gives his market outlook and National Biodiesel Board’s Kurt Kovarik discusses EPA’s decision to support the 10th circuit court ruling on SREs.

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast, I’m Chuck Zimmerman. In this week’s program we’ll hear interviews from the Beltwide and Biodiesel conferences that took place virtually this month.  So, let’s get a taste of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences and the National Biodiesel Conference and Expo and I’ll start with Dr. Gary Adams, National Cotton Council President and CEO, as Cindy talks with him about how the virtual Beltwide event went. Next up I talk with Chad Stone, Renewable Energy Group VP and Chairman of the National Biodiesel Board. I hope you enjoy it and thank you for listening.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture USDA Midwest Climate Hub director Dennis Todey discusses developing weather patterns in the U.S. and South America and National Biodiesel Board director of state governmental affairs Floyd Vergara outlines the growth and impact of biodiesel use in states around the country.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture ACE CEO Brian Jennings updates developments on E 15 and the RFS and Matt Herman and Alan Weber with the National Biodiesel Board discuss diversity of feedstocks for biodiesel production and opportunity for industry growth.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Syngenta’s Mary Kay Thatcher discusses the transition underway in Washington D.C. and its impact on agriculture, DTN lead analyst Todd Hultman analyzes the current market rally and previews next week’s USDA report and National Biodiesel Board’s Kurt Kovarik update legal action on small refinery exemptions.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture USMEF Pres. & CEO Dan Hallstrom discusses market development projects in Mexico, Purdue ag economist Michael Langemeier gives the latest Purdue/CME Group ag economy barometer numbers, NFU President Rob Larew discusses the potential candidates for Ag Secretary and National Biodiesel Board’s Paul Winters previews their upcoming virtual meeting.

In the excitement over electric vehicles, hydrogen and other 'hot' topics in decarbonisation, it can be easy to overlook the role that biofuels have played in replacing fossil fuel usage. Not without controversy of course, the political and perceptual fortunes of the sector have varied over both time and geography. In this episode we talk to Ryan Lamberg, an alternative fuels and transportation consultant who has worked as a sustainability and technical consultant with the National Biodiesel Board (a trade association of U.S. Biomass based diesel producers) for over a decade. In a fascinating discussion, we talk about sustainability, scale, competition and various other issues - in particular based on the US experience in this still-important sector.

Kurt Kovarik, VP of Federal Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board, joins Mike in discussing news in the biofuels industry. Specifically, they discuss the 52 gap year waivers filed, the Tenth Circuit Court decision and more.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture USDA Midwest Climate Hub director Dennis Todey looks at the potential of drought in the Midwest this year, Joe Kerns or Kerns & Associates analyzes the pork packing capacity issue and Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board calls on EPA and the Administration to change its policy on small refinery exemptions to the RFS.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Kerns & Associates economist Steve Meyer gives an update on packing plants reopening and the backlog of hogs remaining, Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board discuss the Heroes Act provisions for biofuels, INTL FC Stone economist Arlan Suderman reviews the latest WASDE report and Curt Blades,  AEM Sr. VP Ag Services gives the latest ag equipment sales numbers.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board discusses legislative efforts to assist the biofuels industry, Joe Camp with AgriVisosr gives his market outlook, Joe Glauber, former USDA chief economist looks at COVID 19’s impact on agriculture and Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin updates freeze damage to the winter wheat crop.

Jan. 29- Feb. 4: Kaleb Little, Director of Communications for the National Biodiesel Board, highlights biodiesel success stories.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture Ben Feldman, Ex. Dir. Of the Farmers Market Coalition discusses the impact of COVID 19 on farmers markets, AFBF economist Michael Nepveux looks at the cattle markets and the ag economy during COVID 19 and Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board gives an overview of the industry and the importance of the Administration not appealing the SRE court decision.

Kaleb Little, NBB director of communications and Tim Keaveney, Hero BX

AgriTalk broadcasts live from the Northeast Nebraska Farm and Equipment Show in Norfolk, Nebraska. Jessica Kolterman from Lincoln Premium Poultry joins us to talk about the impressive state-of-the-art chicken production facility in Fremont, Nebraska. Greg Anderson of the National Biodiesel Board talks about the future and enthusiasm for the extension of the tax credit. Blake Albers discusses his direct-to-consumer beef production business. The AgriTalk podcast is sponsored by Syngenta.

This week's guest on Open Mic is Donnell Rehagen CEO of the National Biodiesel Board. For months, the Trump administration has attempted to bring resolution to the controversy surrounding waivers to the Renewable Fuels Standard. Rehagen says Small Refinery Exemptions granted by the Environmental Protection Agency have wreaked havoc on biodiesel refineries and the agency's recently announced reallocation plan will only make matters worse.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture Dave Salmonsen with AFBF discusses the impact of more tariffs on China, Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board reacts to EPA's defense of RFS waivers, Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity looks at the growing interest in alternative meat products and Ryan Findlay, CEO of ASA, reacts to the latest trade news with China.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture Geoff Cooper, President & CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association reacts to EPA ignoring DOE recommendations on SREs, Brian Kuehl, Dir. of Farmers for Free Trade discusses efforts to pass USMCA and Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board updates efforts to pass a tax extenders package.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson discusses weather patterns for the summer growing season, Iowa Senator Charles Grassley reacts to EPA's proposal for biofuels use in 2020 and Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board explains the industry's concerns with EPA's RVO proposal

June 26–July 2, 2019: Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board, discusses that industry’s latest issues.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture NCGA President-elect Kevin Ross discusses the administration's review of SRE's and the importance of passing USMCA, Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity looks at the growing environmental pressure on agriculture and Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board discusses the latest development in getting a tax extenders package passed.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture: House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson discusses trade, tariffs and CRP issues and Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board updates the status of the tax extenders package in Congress.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture Paul Bleiberg with NMPF discusses a House Ag subcommittee dairy hearing this week, Mike Steenhoek, Ex. Dir. Soy Transportation Coalition talks about the recent White House meeting on infrastructure, Colin Woodall with NCBA gives an update on trade talks and Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board discusses the need for a tax extenders package.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN Meteorologist Mike Palmerino gives his week ahead and month ahead forecast, Bob Dinneen, RFA Sr. Strategic Advisor and Kurt Kovarik, VP Federal Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board discuss last week's EPA public hearing on E 15 and the RFS.  

Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson looks at the national weather forecast, NCBA's Danielle Beck updates the cell based meat issue and Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board discusses another effort to pass a tax extenders package.

Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board discusses the push for the biodiesel tax incentive and John Bode, Pres. & CEO of the Corn Refiners Association and NCGA CEO Jon Doggett react to a Super Bowl beer ad about corn syrup.      

Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson gives his thoughts on climate change and its impact on agriculture, Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board discusses the importance of the biodiesel tax incentive and Curt Blades with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers goes over the November sales numbers.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson talks winter weather, Danielle Beck with NCBA discusses oversight of lab meat products and Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board looks ahead for the RFS beyond 2022.

Don Scott, Director of Sustainability at the National Biodiesel Board, joins host, Denny Hall, to talk about a substitute for diesel fuel, the Renewable Fuels Standard, and the food vs fuel debate. In this episode, Denny talks to Don about what biodiesel made from vegetable oil and animal fats, the biodiesel process, and what kind of biodiesel blend is available at retailers around the country. Most retailers already sell diesel fuel that is up to 5% biobased. 5% is an achievement in itself, but there’s a long way to go to reducing emissions and promoting sustainability. A key debate in the production of biodiesel is food vs fuel. Should we devoting time and resources to producing biofuels that can be spent producing food? Don helps us break down key points and demonstrates why this argument isn’t as contemptuous as it seems. Music is Beyond The Line from Bensound.com

Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture North Carolina Farm Bureau President Larry Wooten gives an update on hurricane damage and recovery efforts, Kurt Kovarik, VP Federal Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board discusses the RFS and biodiesel tax incentive and Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson gives a harvest update for eastern Nebraska.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture Dave Salmonsen with AFBF gives an update on trade negotiations with Mexico, China, EU and Japan and Paul Winters with the National Biodiesel Board discusses comments submitted to EPA for 2019 RFS levels.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Bob Dinneen, Pres. & CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association criticizes EPA's 2019 RFS proposal, Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board reacts to the proposal as well and University of Illinois ag economist Scott Irwin analyzes EPA's handling of RFS exemptions plus Leah Gibson, Education Coordinator for AFBF Foundation explains their Purple Plow challenges.

Wednesday on Adams on Agriculture Maria Zieba with NPPC explains the economic harm to U.S. pork producers by trade tensions with China, Geoff Cooper, Ex. VP for the Renewable Fuels Association discusses the lawsuit against EPA over RFS waivers and Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board explains a change in position on the biodiesel blenders credit.

Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board explains the impact of no biodiesel tax incentive, University of Illinois associate professor Aaron Hager outlines what's at stake this year for Dicamba use, RFA President & CEO Bob Dinneen criticizes EPA on ethanol policy and Mike North with Commodity Risk Management Group gives his dairy outlook.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture the National Biodiesel Board gives an update on a Congressional hearing on tax extenders, the President of the National Grain and Feed Association explains the proposed fix to the 199A tax issue, Mary Kay Thatcher with Syngenta gives a Farm Bill update and Chandler Goule, CEO of NAWG talks farm bill and trade.

Monday on Adams on Agriculture Iowa Senator Charles Grassley discusses the RFS debate and concerns over tariffs.  DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson gives his spring planting outlook and Kurt Kovarik with the National Biodiesel Board talks about the importance of the biodiesel tax incentive.

Guests: Bob Rowland, Kansas State University professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine discussing research on the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, or PRRS, virus ... Caleb Little, Senior Communcations Manager for National BioDiesel Board discussing why the product is important to agriculture ... Cindy Cunningham of the National Pork Board educating attendees on what to do in a FMD outbreak. A tabletop exercise takes place next Wednesday in West Point

Guests: Bob Rowland, Kansas State University professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine discussing research on the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, or PRRS, virus ... Caleb Little, Senior Communcations Manager for National BioDiesel Board discussing why the product is important to agriculture ... Cindy Cunningham of the National Pork Board educating attendees on what to do in a FMD outbreak. A tabletop exercise takes place next Wednesday in West Point

In Ag News: EPA releases proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the RFS for 2018 Guests: Dean Heffta of Waterstreet Solutions with mid-day trading analysis ... Anne Steckel, VP Federal Affairs with the National Biodiesel Board on EPA's proposed biodiesel RVOs ... Jerry Catlett, Sr VP/CFO of Bruning State Bank and Past President of the Nebraska Bankers Association

In Ag News: EPA releases proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the RFS for 2018 Guests: Dean Heffta of Waterstreet Solutions with mid-day trading analysis ... Anne Steckel, VP Federal Affairs with the National Biodiesel Board on EPA's proposed biodiesel RVOs ... Jerry Catlett, Sr VP/CFO of Bruning State Bank and Past President of the Nebraska Bankers Association

Lots happening in the news today including updates on the Brazilian Beef Scandal, Weather conditions affecting row crop and speciality crops nation-wide, a new Minnesota tax incentive law, closing market prices, and an interview with Anne Seckel the VP of Federal Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board.

Ag News: Branstad confirmation as Ambassador to China ... Kansas wheat tour continues into southern parts of the state Guests: Don Bloss, National Sorghum Producers from Pawnee City on markets and the RFS ... Anne Steckel, Vice President of Federal Affairs with the National Biodiesel Board on tax credits, RFS and trade commission

Ag News: Branstad confirmation as Ambassador to China ... Kansas wheat tour continues into southern parts of the state Guests: Don Bloss, National Sorghum Producers from Pawnee City on markets and the RFS ... Anne Steckel, Vice President of Federal Affairs with the National Biodiesel Board on tax credits, RFS and trade commission

This week's guest on Open Mic is Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board. The renewable biodiesel industry has seen much growth in production capacity and market demand, but is still short of its 2022 goal of a tenth of domestic diesel volume.  This exclusive interview reveals a need for legislative attention to tax extenders, a continued call for a shift of tax benefits from producers to blenders and a desire for predictable volume standards from the EPA for biodiesel. Jeff NalleyDonnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board

Joe Jobe, the Chief Executive Officer for the National Biodiesel Board joins us on Agri-Pulse Open Mic to discuss the current state of his industry and the important roles that the biodiesel tax credit and the Renewable Fuels Standard play in supporting biodiesel production in the U.S. Jobe, who grew up on a farm in central Missouri, also explains how biodiesel, which is the only advanced biofuel in commercial production, is very diverse in terms of technology and feedstock sources and represents an important path forward for anyone interested in energy independence.Joe Jobe