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Ethanol Procurement for Importers


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Course Details:

Dates: November 28, 2022 - December 15, 2022.
Location: Online
Registration Fee: $1,000.00
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 18, 2022

Course Overview:

Join Northern Crops Institute (NCI) for an online course on Ethanol Procurement for Importers. This course will provide importers, and potential importers, with a better understanding of the entire U.S. corn-ethanol market, resulting in increased confidence and effectiveness of the U.S. corn-ethanol purchases.

This course is instrumental in providing participants with an understanding of the U.S. corn-ethanol system and market. From ethanol production, marketing, logistics, financing, contracting, and risk management, this course covers the topics needed to make the best decisions regarding ethanol procurement.

Major Topics:

  • Ethanol and Corn

  • Ethanol as a Fuel and Fuel Additive

  • Social, Economic, and Environmental Considerations

  • Ethanol Price Risk Management

  • Ethanol Markets

  • Ethanol Procurement

  • And more!

Why Should You Register?

Attendees will be able to finish the course having enhanced confidence in the U.S. corn and ethanol supply market. Attendees will achieve education on the best practices for market analysis, market strategy, and risk management. They will also receive education on best practices regarding contracts, financing, and service and export assistance.

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for international ethanol buyers, government officials, and others responsible for the purchase, shipment, and handling of corn ethanol. This course is for those that have an interest in learning and gaining great interactive experience when it comes to ethanol procurement. Participants will amplify their knowledge by viewing demonstrations. Virtual tours of corn production and processing in Minnesota and North Dakota will also be provided.

How Do I Register?

Ethanol Procurement for importers will be an online course. We encourage you to enroll early through our website!

Registration Fee: $1,000
Registration Deadline: November 18, 2022

To pay by credit card or with an electronic check for the course, register below:

General Information.

Northern Crops Institute
NDSU Dept. 7400
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050 USA
Phone: 701-231-7736
Fax: 701-231-7235
Email: nci@ndsu.edu
Website: www.northern-crops.com

About the Northern Crops Institute.

Northern Crops Institute is an international center for meeting and learning about crops produced in the four-state region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, Northern Crops Institute exists as a forum to bring together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, processors and producers from all points of the globe for discussion, education and technical service programs. Since 1983, the Institute has hosted visitors from more than 135 countries.

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity Institution. This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request (701-231-7736).