Coproducts

November 26, 2013

USDA converts spent corn grains into kitty litter

BY USDA Agricultural Research Service Found In:CoproductsKitty litter that's nearly 100 percent biodegradable can be made by processing spent grains left over from corn ethanol production. A distillers grains-based litter may provide a new and perhaps higher-value market for the product. READ MORE

November 25, 2013

Opinion: Another Banner Year for DDGS Exports

BY Tom BryanFound In:Coproducts, BusinessDistillers grains exports are a big story this year, particularly in China, where appetite for the coproduct is expected to only grow. Domestically, prices are high, supported in part by growing export numbers. READ MORE

November 25, 2013

DDGS prices under high export demand, price appreciation

BY Sean BroderickFound In:Markets, CoproductsThe export market for distillers grains continues to drive prices while also impacting demand domestically. Animal producers are dropping their usage rates or searching for a feed replacement, thanks to higher prices. READ MORE

November 21, 2013

In Depth: DDGS Needle Trends North

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:Markets, Coproducts, BusinessThe domestic market adjusts to lower oil levels, higher prices and protein demand as it anticipates lower fiber content ahead. Another unusual year is expected, with protein as the big story. READ MORE

November 20, 2013

In Depth: Destination China

BY Chris HansonFound In:Markets, CoproductsChina has quickly recovered its place as the top importer of U.S. distillers grains after dropping the dumping investigation in May 2012. Through July of this year, the country has imported 1.72 million metric tons of distillers grains. READ MORE

November 20, 2013

In Depth: In Demand Around the Globe

BY Holly JessenFound In:Markets, CoproductsAlthough China is the big story in distillers grains exports this year, many growing markets are helping support this crucial outlet for U.S. producers. Experts believe that 2013 could top 7.42 million metric tons, the amount exported last year. READ MORE

November 15, 2013

Corn oil extraction examined from several angles during webinar

BY Holly JessenFound In:Markets, Coproducts, CellulosicDuring a webinar held Nov. 14 four experts talked about corn oil extraction from the viewpoint of animal nutrition, corn oil markets, its financial impact on ethanol plants and coproduct diversification. READ MORE

November 11, 2013

Illinois ethanol plant to build co-located biodiesel plant

BY Holly JessenFound In:Operations, Coproducts, BusinessAdkins Energy LLC, a 48 MMgy ethanol plant located in Lena, Ill., is poised to begin construction on a 2 MMgy co-located biodiesel plant, which will utilize the distillers corn oil separated at the ethanol plant as a biodiesel feedstock. READ MORE

November 11, 2013

Co-location of torrefaction, power, biofuel plants reduces costs

BY Chris HansonFound In:Operations, Coproducts, BusinessDouglas Tiffany, assistant extension professor at the University of Minnesota, discussed the economics of co-locating torrefaction, ethanol and coal power plants at the University of North Dakota on Nov. 6. READ MORE