Solutions at the Surface

By Tom Bryan

PolicyBusinessOperationsMarkets

POET Founder and CEO Jeff Broin reflects on the growth of his company, its pledge to explore new technologies, discover new products and lead the industry toward ultra-low carbon bioethanol.

Export Expectations

By Matt Thompson

PolicyBusinessMarketsCoproducts

Early in the pandemic, U.S. exports of ethanol and DDGS declined. While exports haven't quite reached pre-pandemic levels, they're back up, and growing demand for low-carbon fuel and protein should support increased use of both products worldwide.

Carbon Counting on the Farm

By Susanne Retka Schill

FeedstocksPolicyBusinessMarkets

As the ethanol industry sets its sights on net-zero CI, it is calling for an accurate reconciliation of corn production's CO2 balance. Finally, it appears that both growers and biofuel producers may soon be rewarded for climate-smart practices.

Remaining On Track

By Holly Jessen

PolicyBusinessOperations

Rail safety and compliance are issues ethanol producers can't afford to ignore. Whether on private property or moving down the track, even small errors can be costly. Meanwhile, the ethanol industry's transition to DOT-117 rail cars is on schedule.

Starting With Steel

By Tom Bryan

BusinessOperations

Most ethanol plant upgrades require the installation of new tanks or vessels. The carbon and stainless steel they're made from is super expensive right now, but fabricators are still getting orders.

Grain Storage On The Grow

By Tom Bryan

FeedstocksBusinessOperations

With a third of U.S. ethanol plants producing 100 MMgy or more, and most wanting at least 30 days of feedstock capacity, onsite grain storage has evolved. Sukup Manufacturing Co. is leading the big bin movement, and sees more giants to come.

Ethanol's Next Open Road

By Tom Bryan

PolicyBusinessMarkets

Having just landed $17 million in funding, ClearFlame is poised to make ethanol-powered diesel engines a reality—and putting trucks on the road to prove it.

The Basics of Ethanol Plant Laboratory Quality Management

By Tom Bryan

Operations

Ethanol Producer Magazine talks with Phibro Ethanol's Dr. Andrew Hawkins about the essentials of top-tier LQM, including good training, recordkeeping, SOPs and more. Like its customers, Phibro also relies on laboratory quality management internally.

Separation for Oil, Fractionation for Protein, So What about the Fiber?

By Mallorie F. Wilken

BusinessMarketsCoproducts

As the industry evolves, those willing to face the challenge of finding a market for fiber-rich products in order to produce more high-protein feed will reap the most benefits. ICM's Solbran is poised to be a competitive source of digestible fiber.

Antibiotic Interactions in Ethanol Production: Sharing a Decade of Data

By Jenny Forbes and Cam Fowler

Operations

Evidence shows that effective drug combinations decrease the risk of bacterial contamination and antimicrobial resistance. Using antibiotics with two modes of action can provide wider microbe coverage and longer lasting fermentation activity.