In this episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, Dr. Kurt Rosentrater, an expert in grain handling and processing from Iowa State University, sits down with Jim Lenz for " Fueling Progress: The Evolution of the Ethanol Industry."  We discuss the ever-changing landscape of the ethanol industry and its determined march towards sustainable practices. We uncover how the industry is being reshaped by initiatives ranging from carbon capture to the creation of eco-friendly aviation fuels and dissect the impact of federal policies and new SEC regulations. The conversation navigates the complexities of emissions reporting for companies and reveals the ripple effect on the entire supply chain, highlighting the essential synergy between environmental stewardship, government policy, and industry-wide collaboration. Key Topics:  I. IntroductionA. Dr. Rosentrater's extensive background in the grain industry.B. Highlight of his various roles and contributions to the grain industryC. Expertise in ethanol production, sustainability, and academia.II. Journey into the Ethanol IndustryA. Dr. Rosentrater's early involvement in the ethanol industry.B. Explore the growth and evolution of ethanol production over the years.C. Highlight of key challenges and innovations in the industry.III. Technology and Market DynamicsA. Examine the impact of technology and market dynamics on the ethanol industry.B. Discuss the relationship between the fuel ethanol and whiskey industries.C. Explore recent trends such as carbon capture and sustainable aviation fuel.IV. Sustainability PracticesA. Sustainability practices within the grain industry.B. Importance of accounting for all sectors of the supply chain.C. Highlight Dr. Rosentrater's insights on scope one, two, and three emissions.V. Future of the Ethanol IndustryA. Considerations of future direction of the ethanol industry.B. Emerging trends such as bio-based chemicals and products.C. Explore potential collaborations and advancements in the field.VI. Connecting with Dr. Kurt RosentraterA. Professor, Iowa State University, https://faculty.sites.iastate.edu/karosent/B. Cereal Grain Cafe and Published Books: https://cerealgraincafe.com/C. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-a-rosentrater-ph-d-sea-513637b/D. Link to GEAPS Exchange 2024 educational session entitled, Facility Design Considerations for Maximizing Efficiencies and ThroughputsY’all are invited to Fort Worth, Texas for GEAPS Leadership Conference May 8th & 9th! GEAPS Leadership Conference is a two-day deep dive into all things leadership—with a bit of fun to round things out. The conference features a robust education focus, social events a tabletop trade show and—of course—networking!  For more information, visit www.GEAPS.com/leadershipconference! Grain Elevator and Processing Society champions, connects and serves the global grain industry and its members. Be sure to visit GEAPS’ website to learn how you can grow your network, support your personal professional development, and advance your career. Thank you for listening to another episode of GEAPS’ Whole Grain podcast.