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New report on how to analyse DDGS

// 01 mar 2007

Along with renewable fuel and feed groups, the National Corn Growers Association released report containing guidelines for analysis of distillers dried grains.

The report is the result of a year-long study funded by NCGA, the Renewable Fuels Association, and the American Feed Industry Association.

The report offers recommended test methods for determining the moisture, crude protein, crude fat and crude fiber content of DDGS, factors which are often sees as key determinants of the market value of DDGS. The lack of standardized test methods has led to varying results and uncertainty for buyers and sellers of distillers grains.

Related links:
The National Corn Growers Association
Dossier AllAbout Bio Energy

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