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Upcoming Webinars
Traceability Without the Guesswork: A Practical Look for Grain Operations
March 25, 2026
12:00 p.m. CST
With an increasing emphasis on traceability, grain elevators and processors are navigating evolving expectations tied to regulatory programs. This webinar provides a practical, high-level overview of traceability requirements in the grain and grain processing industries and the real-world tools being used today. This session will break down expectations, address common uncertainties, and share examples of how grain operations can prepare now and build confidence heading into future crop years.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the Requirements
What’s mandatory vs. voluntary, how 45Z and LCFS impact ethanol markets, and where audit responsibility and documentation requirements typically fall. - The Elevator’s Role in Traceability
How grain elevators and those who move grain fit into the traceability chain, and why their role matters more than ever. - Audits, Documentation, and Risk
What an audit looks like from a practical perspective, where uncertainty often creates hesitation, and how to reduce fear by understanding expectations. - Tools & Solutions Available Today
An overview of existing traceability tools, software solutions, and third-party options—plus how they work in real operations. - Preparing for What’s Next
Why starting traceability efforts now is valuable practice, how phased approaches can help, and what readiness looks like across farmers, elevators, processors, and equipment providers.
About the Speakers
Kari Buttenhoff
Partner
Christianson CPAs & Consultants
Kari Buttenhoff, CPA, is a Partner at Christianson CPAs & Consultants and a recognized leader in the advancement of agriculture and renewable fuels. A Certified Public Accountant, Kari brings nearly two decades of technical expertise and practical experience to her work supporting farmers, producers and rural businesses as they navigate the evolving landscape of state, federal and international renewable fuel regulations. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from St. Cloud State University.
Justin Mease
Director, Commercial
GEVO/Verity
Justin Mease serves as Director of Commercial at Verity, where he brings more than a decade of success in driving growth, market expansion, and strategic alignment across the renewable energy and biofuels sectors. Since joining Verity, Justin has played a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategy, expanding customer partnerships, and scaling the company’s presence in grain processing, renewable fuels and voluntary carbon markets. Known for his collaborative leadership style and ability to unite cross-functional teams, Justin has a strong track record of aligning internal capabilities with external market needs—turning complexity into actionable growth.
Beyond the Grain: Series Topic to be Announced
Coming April 2026
Back by popular demand following the September DDGS webinar, Dr. Kurt Rosentrater will join us again. Stay tuned for more information to come.
About the Speaker
Dr. Kurt Rosentrater
Professor
Iowa State University
Dr. Kurt Rosentrater is a professor at Iowa State University. He has built a career spanning industry, government, and academia, focused on advancing sustainability in the grain processing, food, feed, bioproduct, and bio-renewable industries. His work applies physics, chemistry, and engineering to biological systems, developing and optimizing supply chains through techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) to maximize value while minimizing environmental impact. With projects ranging from lab to ecosystem scale, he conducts research, outreach, and training across the Midwest and the globe.
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