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Perspectives on the future of corn feedstocks
S. PETERSEN (1). (1) Monsanto Company, Chelsea, IA, U.S.A.

Productivity gains are being realized globally; 1) Globally, corn yield advancements are following the U.S. trend, 2) Opportunities for further corn yield improvement are evident today, and 3) Higher yields mean more biomass (grain + stover) per acre. Economic models suggest that continued productivity gains in agriculture will allow food, feed and fuel needs to be met; 1) New demand sources require certainty of supply, 2) Environmental models suggest that weather extremes will reduce the certainty of supply, 3) Technology advancements to provide production resiliency play an important role in reducing risk, and 4) Improving the environmental footprint of corn opens up new markets and helps mitigate climate extremes.

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