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The Great Diversion

Never have I welcomed the transition to fall as much as this year. You can probably imagine why with me being a “risk manager” and responsible primarily for controlling POET’s monthly corn costs.
October 10, 2011
Fall 2011 Issue
Fall 2011 Vital magazine cover

The Underdog

It’s my 6th season in the NFL and every time I step out on the field I still get that same rush. I hope it’s not something that I’ll ever take for granted.
October 10, 2011
Fall 2011 Issue
The Roth family

Two decades of opportunities

Twenty three years ago, Deb Roth never would have believed the changes in cutting edge ethanol technology she’s been able to be a part of.
October 10, 2011
Fall 2011 Issue
Summer 2011 Vital magazine cover

A Heated Debate

The VEETC will be revised this year – the matter of how and to what extent has caused a heated debate as both sides of the argument fight for their changes.
July 10, 2011
Summer 2011 Issue
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A Lifetime of Leadership

Inspiring and motivating those around him has been a lifelong passion for Dean Watson, POET Ethanol Products’ Vice President of CO2 and Denaturant.
July 10, 2011
Summer 2011 Issue
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Back to Ethanol

As engine technology advances, the natural progression continues to trend towards ethanol.
July 10, 2011
Summer 2011 Issue
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Exercise Your Free Pass

For those of us fortunate enough to call the upper Midwest home, there is about a 90-day window every year where the parka and snow shoes become optional.
July 10, 2011
Summer 2011 Issue
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Good Partner, Good Neighbor

In a state new to ethanol, POET’s Alexandria, Indiana biorefinery has shown itself not only to be a valued business partner, but an excellent corporate citizen as well.
July 10, 2011
Summer 2011 Issue
Biomass stackyard

It All Starts With Biomass

Once considered waste, biomass is now being used in the production of cellulosic ethanol and as a new revenue source for farmers.
July 10, 2011
Summer 2011 Issue
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Invest in the Best

I sat, sweating and frustrated, on the splintered wooden bleachers at the Minnesota State Fair Show Arena. I was up against way bigger breeders than in the past.
July 10, 2011
Summer 2011 Issue
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