In 2007, about 27% of the corn crop was used for ethanol production, providing nearly 6.5 billion gallons of fuel and 15.6 million tons of DDG. In 2008, these numbers are expected to increase to more than 9 billion gallons of fuel and 22 million tons of DDG. Increased efficiencies in innovative feeding, transportation, storage, and handling of distillers grain need to be realized in order to be successful in the marketplace.

This course will highlight pelleting of distillers grains alone and in combination with complimentary ingredients. Considerable time will be devoted to hands-on pellet milling. Course goals include achieving consistent pellet quality, improving pellet mill operating efficiency, and producing feed that increases animal performance. Course topics: Physical characteristics of distillers grains; Pellet mill operation and Pellet quality; Complementary ingredients; and Hands-on pellet production.