The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce that USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will speak at the 2024 National Ethanol Conference in San Diego. Sec. Vilsack will speak to nearly 1,000 conference attendees Tuesday morning, Feb. 20.

“We are truly honored to have Secretary Vilsack joining us at this year’s conference, and we look forward to hearing his perspective on the future of renewable fuels and the farm economy,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “Under his leadership, USDA continues to embrace sustainable innovation and pursue new market opportunities for America’s farmers and ethanol producers. With crucial SAF tax credit modeling decisions looming, new funding opportunities for biofuels infrastructure, and important new initiatives for climate-smart agriculture, this is the perfect time to welcome Secretary Vilsack to NEC and thank him for his tireless efforts and dedication.”

Vilsack was confirmed as the 32nd Secretary of Agriculture in 2021 to serve under President Joe Biden after serving in the same role for eight years under President Barack Obama, from 2009 to 2017. The last time he spoke at the National Ethanol Conference was 2016 in Houston.

The National Ethanol Conference will be held February 19-21 in San Diego. Click here for more information and registration.