But the question remains: is the increase in ethanol production good for
animal agriculture? "Yes and no" was the consensus from those who
participated in the forum. The challenges facing the industry are threefold:
inconsistency of production, communication gaps, and utilization of new
technologies.
DDGS products are still very variable in their quality.
Communication is therefore very important in order to develop a product
that is mutually beneficial and successful for animal production. Also, new
technologies should be embraced in order to move the industry forward.
Unfortunately, due to years of relatively low oil prices, little significant
progress in cellulosic ethanol production technologies has been made in the last
25 years.
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