Dan Basse
President, AgResource Company
AgResource offers accurate research and unmatched understanding of global agricultural markets. For 30 years now, AgResource has been the world’s leading agricultural research service and advisory research firm, providing news, research and analysis to clients to help them make informed decisions and increase their profitability.
Doug Berven
Vice President for Corporate Affairs, POET
POET is the world’s largest biofuels producer and a leader in biorefining through its efficient, vertically integrated approach to production. Started in 1987, the company today has a network of 28 production facilities across seven states. At full run rates, POET purchases 5% of U.S. corn and produces two billion gallons of ethanol, 10 billion pounds of distillers dried grains and 600 million pounds of corn oil annually.
Geoff Cooper
President & CEO, Renewable Fuels Association
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is the leading trade association for America’s ethanol industry. Collectively representing the majority of U.S. ethanol industry leaders and supporters, RFA is working to drive expanded demand for American-made renewable fuels and bio-products worldwide.
Dr. Andy Randolph
Technical Director, ECR Engines
ECR Engines is a high-performance engine production, research and development company at the Richard Childress Racing facility in Welcome, NC. They provide engines for NASCAR teams like Richard Childress Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports, Germain Racing as well as others. ECR Engines have earned more than 200 victories, including the 2018 Daytona 500, two Brickyard 400 wins, and championships in multiple racing series.
Chip Flory
Host of AgriTalk
AgriTalk is a live, two-hour syndicated talk radio program for rural America, providing information that connects producers with consumers. AgriTalk currently airs on more than 100 affiliate stations across the country. The program can be heard live every Monday thru Friday from 10:06 to 11 am CDT, and again and from 2:06 to 3 pm CDT on more than 70 stations.
