October 15, Tuesday

8:00 am Networking coffee

8:30 am Conference Kick off Katy Gondring – Midland Scientific

8:40 am Ethanol Progress in Nebraska and The Upcoming Presidential Election,  Dawn Caldwell, Renewable Fuels Nebraska

9:00 am  Introduction of all Speakers

9:05 am  Carbon Dioxide Focus

·       CO2 101 Analytical Procedures, Ralph Ciotti, Atlantic Analytical Laboratory

·       Carbon Dioxide Uses and Expectations: Jon Cartiledge, Battelle

10:00 am Exhibitor / Networking break

10:45 am Analytics of New Fermentation Products Evaluation:  Stephanie Gleason, Phibro

11:15 am Statistical Quality Control and Control Charts; A Primer for a for Ensuring Laboratory Accuracy- Chris McCullough, ASTM International

12:00pm Lunch Break

1:15 pm Statistical Quality Control (cont’d)- Chris McCullough, ASTM International

2:00 pm  Corn Kernal Fiber Focus

·       Introduction and Importance of Measuring Corn Kernal Fiber, Bart Plocher, POET

·       Measurement Challenges with Corn Kernal Fiber: Justin Sluiter

·      The Development of ASTM Method:  E3417, David Mangan, Neogen

·       Including Small Grains in Fiber Analysis, Yan Zhang, NCERC

3:00 pm Exhibitor / Networking break

3:45 – 4:15 pm First Breakout session 

Tract 1- HPLC Column Optimization and Calibration, Charlette Jauch, CTE Global

Tract 2- Method Troubleshooting, Brittany Erickson, Foundation Analytical

4:15 pm Wrap up questions and change sessions.

4:30 – 5:00 pm Second Breakout Session 

Tract 1- Maximizing Oil Yield: Cutting-Edge Techniques in Measurement, Monitoring, & Enzyme-Driven Yield Optimization, Mary Beth Williams, IFF

Tract 2- Water Chemistry, Larry Tucker, Metrohm

5:00 pm Wrap up questions 

5:30 pm FELC Halloween Happy Hour

October 16, Wednesday

8:00 am Networking Coffee

8:30 am Day 2 intro – Katy Gondring – Midland Scientific

8:35 am Ethanol at Retail Fuel Stations: Sarah Clark, Casey’s

9:00 am Corn Chemistry and Regulations 

Corn Inspection Procedures, Jeff L’Heureaux, USDA Federal Grain Inspection Service

Grain Testing, Rapid Test Kit Chemistry:  Sam Green, Envirologix

10:00 am Exhibitor / Networking break

10:45 am AI Machine Learning Applied to Ethanol Production, Taylor Pellerin, IFF

11:45 am  Tools for Determining Yeast Health, Jim Miers, Lallemand Biofuels and Distilled Spirits

12:00 pm Closing / Lunch

*agenda subject to change*