Attendance at the ACE Convention is a record with nearly 2,000 people here over the course of the event. Today is the final day and we’ll have a keynote address from South Dakota Senator John Thune soon. One of the big values to attendees here is the opportunity to network and talk with industry partners. This is the President’s Reception …
Congressman Peterson Explains Research Funding Decisions in House Farm Bill
The Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee is Collin Peterson who represents Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District. He took the stage here today at the ACE Convention. During his remarks he mentioned that the House farm bill had less money allocated for renewable fuels research than some wanted, including the USDA. I got to speak with him afterward and asked him …
Governor Pawlenty’s Vision For the Future
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty just finished speaking here at the ACE Convention. He outlined his vision for the future of ethanol in his state. First he applauds ACE on its 20 years as an organization promoting ethanol started by farmers and producers who had courage and vision. He then talks about his plan to have all the gas sold in …
ACE Trade Show
Breakfast was in the trade show here at the ACE convention. Here’s the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (our sponsor) booth. EPIC’s got Paul Dana replica toy cars available at their booth which you can get by leaving a donation for the Paul Dana Memorial Fund. 2007 ACE Convention Photo Album