The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 37th annual conference was held August 14-16, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District.
Participants can expect to delve into cutting-edge technologies, policy developments and market trends that are shaping the biofuels sector. The lineup of experts and thought leaders will explore innovative strategies to boost production, enhance efficiency and maximize policies that support biofuels.
This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast.
Press Releases
ACE Leadership, USDA Secretary Vilsack Kicked Off 37th Annual ACE Conference in Omaha
Photos
2024 ACE Annual Conference Photo Album
Interviews/Audio
Preview interview with Katie Muckenhirn, Vice President of Public Affairs
Preview with Katie Muckenhirn, ACE 5:20
Wrap up interview with ACE CEO Brian Jennings
Interview with Brian Jennings, ACE 11:18
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
ACE 24 Sec. Vilsack remarks 48:40
ACE 24 Sec. Vilsack presser 15:17
Keynote address – Lee Blank, CEO, Summit Carbon Solutions
ACE 24 Lee Blank, Summit Carbon 23:13
ACE board president Dave Sovereign, Golden Grain Energy
ACE 24 Dave Sovereign remarks 6:15
ACE CEO Brian Jennings
ACE 24 Brian Jennings remarks 12:35
ACE Chief Marketing Officer Ron Lamberty
ACE 24 Ron Lamberty remarks 11:34
Setting the Standard: The Current State of GHG Modeling and Unlocking New Markets and Tax Credits with Climate-Smart Agriculture
Moderator: Brian Jennings
Panelists: Ron Alverson, Jonathon Lehman, Tristan Peitz
ACE 24 GHG panel 52:02
Trade Keynote: Expanding Global Markets – Mackenzie Boubin, US Grains Council
ACE 24 Mackenzie Boubin, USGC 28:02
Feedstock Projections and Realities for RD and SAF – Marty Ruikka
ACE 24 Marty Ruikka 30:30
Merle Anderson Award – John Christianson, Christianson PLLP
ACE 24 Merle Anderson award 13:35
ACE 24 Interview with John Christianson 5:36
Fueling Market Growth: Ethanol Equipment Incentives & Ingenuity – panel and awards
Moderator: Ron Lamberty, ACE
Paul Dana Award presented to:
Jeff Carpenter, USDA Rural Development, HBIIP Manager
Grassroots Award winner:
Randy Gard, Bosselman Enterprises, COO
ACE 24 Higher Blends Infrastructure panel and awards 57:34
Interview with Jeff Carpenter, USDA – Paul Dana Award winner
ACE 24 Jeff Carpenter, USDA 3:44
Interview with Randy Gard, Bosselman Enterprises – Grassroots award winner
ACE 24 Randy Gard, Bosselman Ent. 4:04
Customers Leading the Transportation Revolution – BJ Johnson, CLEARFLAME ENGINES INC
ACE 24 BJ Johnson, ClearFlame 26:01
Implementation of Key IRA Incentives panel
Moderator: William Dartt, Cardinal Ethanol
Speaker: Donna Funk, Pinion; Sara Hutton, RSM US; Faith Larson, Mickelson & Company
ACE 24 IRA Incentives panel 55:10