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USGC continues efforts to smooth the way for DDGS exports

BY USGC Found In:Markets, Coproducts China's Ministry of Agriculture has officially certified the registration of more U.S. ethanol plants to export distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) to China. The country is back on top as the top importer of U.S. DDGS. READ MORE

March 05, 2014

NJ company unveils low-cost CO2-to-chemical process

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:CoproductsA new process to convert carbon dioxide to chemicals has been unveiled by New Jersey-based Liquid Light Corp. The core technology uses low-energy catalytic electrochemistry to convert CO2 to chemicals, combined with hydrogenation and purification. READ MORE

February 28, 2014

Pacific Ethanol reports record fourth quarter, year-end results

BY Holly JessenFound In:Feedstocks, Coproducts, BusinessPacific Ethanol Inc. announced that it had achieved record gross profit and operating income in the fourth quarter and twelve month period that ended Dec. 31. READ MORE

February 21, 2014

USGC highlights 2013 achievements in annual report

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Coproducts, Business, PolicyThe U.S. Grains Council recently published its 2013 annual report, highlighting achievements made over the past year. The report notes that U.S. corn production set a new record last year, as did the export of distillers dried grains with solubles. READ MORE

February 20, 2014

Indiana city negotiating with new owners of idled ethanol plant

BY Holly JessenFound In:Coproducts, BusinessThe owners of an idle Indiana ethanol plant currently being retrofitted are working on a plan to add corn oil to the facility's coproduct mix. The city of South Bend, Ind., will purchase the corn oil extraction equipment and lease it to the plant. READ MORE

February 17, 2014

Valicor announces VFRAC stillage optimization technology

BY Valicor Inc. Found In:Coproducts, BusinessThe U.S. Patent Office has issued a notice of allowance to Valicor Inc. and James Robert Bleyer for its invention titled, "Process and Method for improving water reuse, energy efficiency, fermentation and products of an ethanol fermentation plant." READ MORE

February 15, 2014

In Depth: Taking the Helm at the Distillers Grains Technology Council

BY Kurt A. Rosentrater Found In:Markets, Coproducts, Business, PolicyThe DGTC board of directors has now asked me to serve as the next CEO and executive director. It is an honor to carry on this long-standing legacy. Yes, much work has been done over the past several decades, but much more work must be done. READ MORE

February 12, 2014

Corn stocks rebuild, even as USDA projects smaller-than-expected supply, carryout

BY Jason SagebielFound In:Markets, Feedstocks, CoproductsThe total U.S. corn supply is pegged at 14.781 billion bushels and demand at 13.150 billion bushels, creating ending stocks of 1.631 billion. The 12.4 percent carryout-to-use ratio is a very comfortable level that will limit upside movement in corn. READ MORE

February 11, 2014

DDGS value relative to corn drops closer to 100%

BY Sean BroderickFound In:Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, BusinessThe days of distillers grains being 140 percent the value of corn are behind us, at least near-term. With the Chinese New Year upon us, it is not clear how quickly we will get a resolution on China’s intentions. Whatever happens will impact 2014. READ MORE