Manning Ferachi, the NBB's director of governmental affairs, discusses the renewal of the federal tax incentive that keeps biodiesel competitive with petroleum, the CCC Bioenergy program, and the new Renewable Fuels Standard for biodiesel.

Gene Gebolys, the chairman of the NBB's Regulatory Committee reminded the audience how important the day is to the future of the biodiesel industry.

Senior chemist Teresa Alleman talks about a new study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) which shows the quality of biodiesel has made significant gains.

David Winslow of Universal Studios announces that they will increase the amount of biodiesel used at the popular Orlando theme park.

Country singer Michael Peterson entertains the 2008 National Biodiesel Conference general session with "From the Grave to the Cradle".

National Biodiesel Board Vice Chairman Gary Haer of REG talks about the 2008 National Biodiesel Conference, challenges and opportunities for the industry.

Dr. Mick Starcevich, president of Kirkwood Community College in Iowa, discusses announcement of new program to ramp up biofuels job training and share Iowa's industry expertise.

Jeff Stroburg, CEO of Renewable Energy Group, discusses announcement of new program to ramp up biofuels job training and share Iowa's industry expertise.

Bill Sanders, director of workforce innovations with US Department of Labor, talked about how the Bush administration has made training jobs for the energy sector a priority.

Joe Brehm talks about how Iowa Biofuels Training International pairs educational institutions and biofuels producers with potential green collar workers..