Join us for the annual Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) Illinois Future of Fuels: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Beyond Conference . This event is organized by key stakeholders, including IL Corn, to discuss the use of SAF in the U.S. and a chance to learn about the unique opportunities the initiative offers Illinois. This event will take place Wednesday, March 12, 2025 through Thursday, March 13, 2025 at The Westin O’Hare, 6100 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018 . The event will offer timely and valuable industry content, panels, and keynotes addressing all aspects of sustainable fuels. Participants will network and learn from industry experts, agencies, and public officials as we create an ecosystem together after Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation tax incentive.
Lyndi Allen
Recent research from the University of Illinois has confirmed that Pivot Bio’s Proven 40 product successfully provides nitrogen to corn from the atmosphere. Dr. Fred Below, Dr. Connor Sible, and Dr. Logan Woodward conducted a study to validate the claims of Pivot Bio. Their findings have now been published in an academic journal , providing third-party verification that this microbial-based nitrogen source supplements traditional soil and fertilizer nitrogen. Key Points Pivot Bio’s Proven 40 product enables corn to absorb nitrogen directly from the air, reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers. University of Illinois researchers, led by Dr. Fred Below, Dr. Connor Sible, and Dr. Logan Woodward, conducted a study to validate this claim. Their research confirmed that nitrogen from the atmosphere is integrated into the corn plant through specialized bacteria applied to the seed. The product helps fill nitrogen deficiency gaps in fields, supplementing traditional sources without replacing them. Logan Woodward, now a PhD graduate and agronomist for Pivot Bio, continues to test new products to further improve nitrogen efficiency for farmers. Research from University of Illinois Trials from Emerson Nafziger:
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Tara Desmond
