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NCGA Workshop Explores Markets
for Distillers Dried Grain (10-10-01)
The
upcoming National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Workshop on Distillers
Dried Grains and Solubles (DDGS) looks to help manage an issue that
affects two major customers of the nation's corn growers: ethanol producers
and the livestock industry.
"With
the demand for ethanol set to triple by 2003, the question is where
the co-products, such as distillers grains, will go," explained
John Tibbits, NCGA Corn Board member and a farmer from Minneapolis,
Kan. "This workshop is meant to set the stage for that discussion
and open up opportunities for better understanding of the use of distillers
grains. "
He
added that the meeting, Nov. 7-9, at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln,
Neb., is using grower checkoff funds to provide a unique tool to move
DDGS from a commodity to higher value level. NCGA, the Nebraska Corn
Development, Utilization and Marketing Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers
Association are hosting the meeting.
"This
three-day workshop is an opportunity for feed consultants, DDGS marketers
and top animal nutritionists to discuss the successful use of distillers
grains in feed rations, as well as logistics and transportation experts,"
said Tibbits. "DDGS are commonly thought to be reserved for feedlots,
but there is room to grow the market for DDGS in rations for dairy,
poultry and swine. This workshop will provide a great opportunity to
discuss feeding DDGS for best gain and profitability."
The
agenda for the first day features four researchers discussing the use
of DDGS in livestock nutrition. The second day offers a full-day tour
of a dry grind ethanol plant, a 9,000-head feedlot and a dairy operation
that feeds distillers grains. The third day sessions discuss issues
of transportation, livestock populations and the sale of DDGS. The registration
fee of $175 for non-NCGA members and $125 for members covers materials
for the meetings. For Cornhusker Hotel reservations call (800) 793-7474,
mention NCGA when registering to receive the meeting rate of $85 per
night.
For
further information or to register for the conference, contact Sandra
Wright or Tracy Snider at NCGA 636-733-9004. Registration information
is also available at the NCGA website, www.ncga.com/research/odg/index.htm
Last
reviewed October 10, 2001
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