October 6, 2008 – Washington, DC – Energy is a top campaign priority in this year’s election cycle. Both major party candidates for president have spent a great deal of time talking about the need to develop America’s domestic energy industries, both conventional and renewable.

In a two-part presidential forum series, the Renewable Fuels Association is partnering with the popular rural and agricultural radio program AgriTalk to get each campaign’s take on ethanol and its role in this nation’s energy future.

On Tuesday, October 7 beginning at 11:30 a.m Eastern/10:30 a.m. Central, Heather Zichal, the top energy, environmental, and agricultural advisor to Senator Barack Obama’s campaign, will join AgriTalk host Mike Adams to discuss Senator Obama’s views on ethanol. More information on where AgriTalk can be heard or to hear the program live, visit agritalk.com.

The RFA is also working with AgriTalk and Senator John McCain’s campaign to determine a mutually convenient time for a representative of Senator McCain’s campaign to join Mr. Adams.

What: Presidential Forum Series on Ethanol, presented by the RFA
Who: Heather Zichal, energy, environment and agriculture advisor to the Obama campaign
Mike Adams, host of AgriTalk
When: Tuesday, October 7 at 11:30 a.m Eastern/10:30 a.m. Central
Where: To find out where AgriTalk can be heard or to hear a live stream, visit agritalk.com.

“Ethanol’s role in America’s energy future is pivotal,” said RFA President Bob Dinneen. “We are pleased to be able to work closely with AgriTalk and the campaigns of Senator McCain and Senator Obama to provide a forum for each candidate to present their priorities as president with respect to America’s ethanol industry.”