New series spotlights innovation happening in the Corridor
“Insights to Innovation” is a webinar series hosted by America’s Cultivation Corridor that delivers focused discussions on timely topics in Iowa’s agriculture and bioscience sectors.
Each session will feature the researchers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders who are developing the next generation of technologies that will enable agriculture to sustainably feed and fuel the world.
Ethanol to sustainable aviation fuels: Advances in renewable fuels innovation
Date: Dec. 4, 2025
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM, central standard time
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Nearly 50 years ago, Iowa’s farmers, researchers, business leaders and policymakers were pioneers in developing ethanol and biodiesel industries. Today, Iowa continues to be the leading producer of both fuels and is breaking new ground to develop the next generation of technologies, markets, and diverse feedstocks to meet global demand for renewable fuels in a sustainable way.
Learn about:
- Cutting-edge technologies to produce next generation lower-carbon fuels from renewable feedstocks
- Opportunities to produce ethanol and biodiesel more efficiently while also developing the new generation of products including sustainable aviation fuels
- Research and development of new genetics and cropping systems to sustainably meet growing demand for renewable fuels
- World class bioprocessing research and scaleup resources at Iowa State University
Moderator:
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Panelists:
- Paul Nees, Head of Supply and Trading, Chevron
- Kendall Palmer, Senior Director, Biofuels, Corteva Agriscience
- Ryan Sauer, Vice President – Market Development, Iowa Corn Growers Association
- Lisa Schulte Moore, Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences and Co-Director, Bioeconomy Institute, Iowa State University