WLKY 32 in Louisville aired a special on alternative fuels Monday, May 23, focusing on ethanol and biodiesel. Fortunately KyCGA member Ray Allan Mackey, of Glendale, was able to share the farmer point of view about the economic and environmental benefits of these fuels.

KyCGA staff member Jennifer Elwell was also able to discuss on camera the success of Commonwealth Agri-Energy and its impact on Kentucky’s corn producers. Off camera, Jennifer educated WLKY reporter Paul Moses on a number of other ethanol issues, including the fact that his Ford Explorer provided by the TV station could utilize E85 (85% ethanol blend).

With recent media "blows" to ethanol, this story provided the industry—pardon the pun—a breath of fresh air.

The story concluded with a great quote by Ray Allen, "These fuels are renewing America, and that’s what we’re all about!"