The National Ethanol Conference in now underway in Phoenix, AZ. Cindy and I are here and will bringing you all the action. We started out cool and wet for this morning’s golf tournament. The course remains open all afternoon for those who want to complete their round.

I sat down with Bob Dinneen, CEO, Renewable Fuels Association for our annual preview of the conference. Bob says attendance is up and the networking opportunities like today’s activities provide are going to be used by those attending to get some work done. Featured speakers include James Carville and Mary Matalin who will provide their perspective on policy. He says this is going to be a pivotal year for the ethanol industry.

You can listen to my interview with Bob here: Bob Dinneen Interview

I’ve got a photo album started which you are free to view and download what you’d like. We’ll be adding to it over the next couple days: 2011 National Ethanol Conference Photo Album