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.