2024 Agenda
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 ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs; Fuel Ethanol and Distillers Dried Grain with Solubles: Chris McCullough, ASTM International
12:00pm Lunch Break
1:15 pm ASTM Proficiency Testing Programs (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