Fueling Conversations

May 25, 2023

BIOFUEL INVESTMENTS BENEFIT FARMERS

In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Mac Marshall, vice president of market intelligence for the United Soybean Board, discusses growth in biodiesel and renewable diesel that has allowed soybean farmers to build upon the prior investments and technological innovations that have enabled soy to play a role in biofuels.

May 18, 2023

TIGHTENING ASTM STANDARDS SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON BIODIESEL QUALITY PERFORMANCE

In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Steve Howell, founding partner of MARC-IV Consulting and senior technical advisor to Clean Fuels Alliance America, will discuss some of the history behind the ASTM standard for biodiesel and shares information about the new Low Metals Grade that was recently approved.

May 11, 2023

TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIANA AND THE ROLE OF BIODIESEL

In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Greater Indiana Clean Cities Executive Director Kerri Garvin and Indiana Soybean Alliance Biofuels Director Helena Jette, board president of Greater Indiana, will discuss transportation and clean air challenges in Indiana and the role biodiesel can play. They also discuss educational and grant opportunities that are helping fleets move to cleaner fuels like B20 today.

May 4, 2023

INVESTMENTS AND EXPANSION OF OILSEED PROCESSING TO MEET BIOFUEL DEMAND

This episode of Fueling Conversations features Tom Hammer, president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association. He’ll discuss how processors are making significant investments – in part because of positive signals from the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry – to produce the vegetable oil and meal needed to meet the expected increasing demand for food, feed, and biofuels.

April 27, 2023

STUDY: SOYBEAN OIL FOR BIOFUEL PRODUCTION HAS A LIMITED IMPACT ON FOOD PRICES

In this episode of Fueling Conversations Jayson Lusk, distinguished professor and head of agricultural economics at Purdue University and director of its Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability, discusses creating an economic model to identify the effects of shifts in demand for soybean oil in biofuels on food prices.

April 20, 2023

CLEAN FUELS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINE MANUFACTURERS

In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, expands on some of these challenges and how clean fuels can continue to play an immediate role in decarbonization efforts.

April 13, 2023

BIOBASED ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS THE BENEFITS OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS TO FLEET PROFESSIONALS AND TECHNICIANS

This episode of Fueling Conversations features Bailey Arnold, director of clean air initiatives with the American Lung Association.

April 6, 2023

CASEY’S GENERAL STORES CONTINUES TO SUPPORT A MIDWEST SOY-BASED BIODIESEL INDUSTRY

In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Nathaniel Doddridge, vice president of fuels for Casey’s, discusses how the company is rooted in rural communities in the Midwest, making it natural to support a Midwest soy-based biodiesel industry.

March 30, 2023

BIODIESEL AND RENEWABLE DIESEL ARE PLAYING A BIG ROLE IN MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS IN NEW YORK

This episode of Fueling Conversations features Joy Gardner, the executive director of Empire Clean Cities, an environmental non-profit organization and the designated U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition for New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley.

March 24, 2023

PROGRAMS AT THE USDA AIM TO INCREASE CLEAN FUELS INFRASTRUCTURE, PRODUCTION

In this episode of Fueling Conversations with Clean Fuels Alliance America, Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal discusses the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program and Advanced Biofuel Payment Program.

March 16, 2023

RECOGNIZING THE BENEFITS OF BIODIESEL ACROSS THE CLEAN CITIES COALITION

In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Antoine Thompson, executive director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition will discuss the importance of using clean fuels to reduce dependence on petroleum. He’ll also discuss some of the coalition’s efforts to promote the use of fuels like biodiesel around the nation’s capital and beyond.

January 24, 2023

UNITED AS ONE

January 18, 2023

BIODIESEL’S USE DURING HURRICANE RECOVERY

January 10, 2023

DECARBONIZING THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY NOW WITH BIODIESEL

January 6, 2023

VALUE OF BIODIESEL IN REDUCING CARBON TODAY

November 30, 2022

BIODIESEL BENEFITS THE ECONOMY, CONSUMERS AND FARMERS

Over the years Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly the National Biodiesel Board, has invested in research to continually improve biodiesel.

November 30, 2022

BIODIESEL’S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY, EMPLOYMENT AND WAGES

Over the years Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly the National Biodiesel Board, has invested in research to continually improve biodiesel.

June 24, 2022

INVESTING IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF BIODIESEL

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.

June 17, 2022

BIODIESEL — THE FUEL OF TODAY AND THE FUTURE

Missouri Soybean is working to position biodiesel as the fuel of today and the future. In this Fueling Conversation, Matt Amick Director of Biofuels and New Uses with the Missouri Soybean Association and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council talks about the steps they’re taking to boost biodiesel use.

June 10, 2022

THE INTEGRAL ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES TO CLEAN FUELS

The use of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel provide immediate solutions for reducing carbon emissions especially for heavy duty fleets, aviation, marine and rail.

In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Veronica Bradley, Clean Fuels Alliance America environmental science director talks about the role that science plays in clean burning fuels and cleaner air.

June 3, 2022

A BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR BIODIESEL

Even with the growth of renewable diesel, the outlook for biodiesel is bright. In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Clean Fuels Alliance America Director of Outreach and Development Tom Verry benefits of biodiesel and opportunities for growth in various markets including marine, rail, home heating, and more.

May 27, 2022

GROWING BIODIESEL, RENEWABLE DIESEL, AND SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL INDUSTRY REQUIRES A DIVERSE SET OF FEEDSTOCKS

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Alan Weber, an advisor to Clean Fuels Alliance America and a partner with Marciv, discusses industry growth and the diverse set of feedstocks ready to meet those opportunities.

May 20, 2022

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Clean Fuels Alliance America Technical Director Scott Fenwick discusses how sustainable aviation fuel utilizes feedstocks and can reduce carbon emissions compared with the traditional jet fuel it replaces over the lifecycle of the fuel.

May 13, 2022

INDUSTRY GROWTH, EXPANSION OF SOY PRODUCTION

A growing biofuels industry is signaling the need for expanded soybean processing capacity in the U.S. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen discusses the expanded feedstocks and soybean processing capacity needed to meet the industry vision of reaching six billion gallons by 2030.

May 6, 2022

THE SECOND PHASE OF A STUDY EXPLORING THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF SWITCHING TO BIODIESEL IS NOW AVAILABLE

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Floyd Vergara, director of state governmental affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America, discusses study findings including how low-carbon fuel can reduce cancer risks, decrease premature deaths, and alleviate asthma complications.

APRIL 29, 2022

OILSEED COVER CROPS ARE A LOW CARBON SOLUTION FOR FEEDSTOCKS IN BIODIESEL AND RENEWABLE DIESEL

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Alan Weber, an advisor to Clean Fuels Alliance America and a partner with Marciv, discusses future opportunities for oilseeds that provide climate-friendly feedstocks and cover crops.

APRIL 22, 2022

BIOHEAT® FUEL IS A CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE HEAT SOURCE OPTION

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Paul Nazzaro, a strategic partner with Clean Fuels Alliance America and president of the Nazzaro Group, discusses the benefits of Bioheat® Fuel blended with biodiesel and ultra-low sulfur heating oil. He also outlines the role the agriculture industry plays in providing renewable resources to help heat homes.

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APRIL 15, 2022

BIODIESEL AND RENEWABLE DIESEL ARE NOT THE SAME

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Scott Fenwick, technical director with Clean Fuels Alliance America, discusses the differences and similarities between biodiesel and renewable diesel, the benefits they bring farmers, and what’s on the horizon for the fuels.

APRIL 8, 2022

MANUFACTURERS (OEMS) CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HIGHER BIODIESEL BLENDS

Equipment manufacturers and fleets have been strong supporters of biodiesel over the past thirty years. And, as diesel fleets are looking to do even more to lower their carbon footprint, they’re looking at B20 and beyond.

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Jennifer Weaver, OEM Market Development Manager for Clean Fuels Alliance America, outlines diesel fleet interest in and adoption of biodiesel blends.

APRIL 1, 2022

CLEAN FUELS ALLIANCE AMERICA REPRESENTS DIVERSITY OF FUELS, GROWING INDUSTRY

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.

Season 1

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We invite you to listen in to these interviews with farmer leaders covering all the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry has to offer including environmental benefits, the industry’s mission and vision, feedstock production and growth, technical advancements and so much more.

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