# The Ethanol Kingpin of Iowa

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Podcast: [Drilled](https://stenobird.com/podcast/drilled-860945)
Published: 2026-05-19T04:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

Bruce's venture in Brazil isn't the first time he tried to go global. What an earlier attempt tells us about him, his business, and what's ahead for both Iowa and "the Brazilian Midwest." This season is a collaboration with the Intercept Brasil. You can get the show in Portuguese on their feed as well, and companion stories at: https://www.intercept.com.br/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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