NCERC Applauds 2018 Farm Bill Signing
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After earning overwhelming bipartisan support from lawmakers in both chambers and today's signature of President Donald Trump, H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, is now law.
The Farm Bill authorizes $867 billion in funding for critical agriculture and energy programs. NCERC joined state and national trade groups in advocating for the importance of establishing mandatory funding for critical Energy Title programs such as the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI), the BioPreferred Program, and Biorefinery Assistance Program.
“On behalf of NCERC, we congratulate and thank President Donald Trump and members of Congress for recognizing the critical importance of Farm Bill Energy Title programs in advancing the bioeconomy,” NCERC Director John Caupert said. “We are particularly appreciative of the Illinois delegation - Congressmen Rodney Davis, John Shimkus, Mike Bost, and Cheri Bustos as well as Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth for their tireless support of America’s farmers and the biofuels industry. NCERC looks forward to working with our partners in industry, academia, government, and trade on projects to advance our nation’s energy security and develop opportunities for rural America.”
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Food Evolution Premiers at SIUE
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NCERC and From the Ground Up
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an SIUE student organization focused on agriculture, science, and a bio-based future, partnered with Madison County Illinois Farm Bureau to screen Food Evolution at SIUE on November 14. Food Evolution is a documentary exploring global food challenges and the roles that science, technology, communications, and fake news play in addressing these challenges.
More than 100 students and community members attended the showing, which was followed by a panel discussion featuring farmers, scientists, and communications experts, including NCERC's Assistant Direc
tor for Communications Courtney Breckenridge, Dr. Andrew Kiggundu of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Dr. Julie Thole of St. Louis University Dept. of Biology, and Chris Otten, a farmer from St. Clair County, Illinois. Jackie P
ohlman, Manager of Membership Relations for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), moderated the panel discussion.
A special thanks to Shea Walker, Catherine Akley, Kaleigh Dickneite, Avery Anderson, and other From the Ground Up members, as well as the Madison County and Illinois Farm Bureau for making this event possible!
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New Workforce Partnership Paves Way for NCERC Apprenticeship Program
In partnership with St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants, Madison County Employment and Training, and Lewis and Clark Community College, NCERC is excited to launch a new Refinery Operator apprenticeship program, beginning in Spring 2019.
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SIUE "History and Chemistry of Biofuels" class tour
NCERC
December 8
Meetings with federal agencies, trade organizations, and
Congressional visits
Washington, DC
December 4-6
Meeting with Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR
November 26
IL DCEO Deputy Director Julio Rodriguez Visit
NCERC
November 15
Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (ABLC)
San Francisco, CA
November 6-9
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On November 27, NCERC Director John Caupert served as a judge at the first SIUE Energy Day! Pictured: John with his favorite student poster (no surprise there!). Congratulations to the Dept. of Engineering on a great event!
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The NCERC will be closed December 21 through January 1. We will return to our normal business hours on January 2, 2019.
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We wish you
a happy holiday season and look forward to working with you in 2019!
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