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.
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