“VeraSun Energy values the relationships with our corn suppliers and recognizes their vital role to our business. We continue to work with suppliers while we pursue long-term financing.

The Company has paid or will pay for substantially all pre-petition corn delivered after Oct. 11, 2008, and post-petition corn delivered after Oct. 31, 2008. The U.S. Bankruptcy Code precludes payment for goods delivered before Oct. 11, 2008. This has negatively impacted approximately 10 of VeraSun’s corn producers with balances totaling approximately $360,000 for less than 100,000 bushels. VeraSun has paid more than $9 million in November for corn delivered prior to Oct. 31, 2008.

Unfortunately, the Company will need to reject some corn contracts for delivery through Dec. 31, 2008 at our Janesville and Welcome, Minn., facilities due to the delayed startups. Other contracts may need to be rejected or renegotiated as we continue to work through them on an individual basis.

The Company has also temporarily ceased receiving corn and processing at certain facilities while we seek to secure additional financing. VeraSun appreciates the loyalty of our corn suppliers and their willingness to continue to work with us through the reorganization process.”

Chamber to Host “Outlook for an Emerging
Global Biofuels Market”

Tuesday, January 29, 2008     10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

U.S. Chamber Headquarters
1615 H Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20062

WASHINGTON, D.C.­The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host the third event in its Biofuels Dialogue Series, an informational series addressing key challenges and opportunities within the biofuels industry, on Tuesday, January 29.  Chamber experts and industry representatives will discuss the growth of biofuels markets and the development of mechanisms that will facilitate the global trade of biofuels.  The best ways to help promote biofuels production in the Western Hemisphere and the outlook for private investment in the industry will also be discussed.

The event will include specialists from around the country who will provide government and private industry perspectives on the issue.  Key speakers include:

The Honorable Samuel Bodman
Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy

John Mizroch
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
U.S. Department of Energy

Bruce Josten
Executive Vice President of Government Affairs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Greg Manuel
Special Advisor to the Secretary
Office of the International Energy Coordinator
U.S. Department of State

Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.  Lunch will be served at noon.¼br> For more information, or to RSVP, reporters may e-mail
press@uschamber.com or call 202-463-5682.

To contact Media Relations, please call 202-463-5682, or e-mail press@uschamber.com.

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