Agbioscience Podcast Spotlights CountryMark’s Latest Investments and Innovations

Sep 9, 2025

CountryMark President and CEO Matt Smorch joined AgriNovus Indiana’s Agbioscience podcast to share CountryMark’s recent innovations in the Hoosier state. The episode explores CountryMark’s $100 million plus investment in refinery upgrades to expand its Mount Vernon refinery and launch Indiana’s first commercially available renewable diesel production facility.

In the conversation, Smorch highlights the advantages of co-processed renewable diesel, the motivation behind the refinery upgrades, and the timing of the project. Smorch also details how the agriculture industry and CountryMark are working together to shape better outcomes for energy and the environment

Additionally, the episode explores what lies ahead for CountryMark and its role in the evolving energy landscape. The full episode of the AgBioscience podcast is available to watch here and on all major podcast streaming platforms.