"We were among the first investors in the local POET project because we knew it would open doors for our corn to become, well, more than just corn." —Ray Gaesser, Farmer & Co-Chair of Iowa Smart Agriculture Read more from Ray as he discusses how agriculture, by "thinking in circles," has become a multifaceted source of solutions to some of the greatest challenges our planet faces — and how there is potential to do even more: https://bit.ly/3SRibd5
“At POET, we’ve worked hard to be at the forefront of ag innovation since day one, and I believe the same spirit of ingenuity that helped our team pioneer an industry is still alive and well in the young minds of today.” —Jeff Broin, POET Founder and CEO The Bioproducts Center on the South Dakota State University campus is cultivating the next generation of leaders and bioproducts. 👩🏼🔬 Read the full article in the latest issue of Vital at https://bit.ly/3HPJaiE.
Happy #PresidentsDay! Four U.S. presidents have visited POET locations: George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and – most recently – Joe Biden. The support of presidents throughout history has been integral to the progress of this industry. We must continue to work together to create a brighter, cleaner, healthier future for all Americans.
Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Senate Bill 87, which provides a five-cent per gallon retail tax incentive for E15, a gasoline blend made with 15% bioethanol! 🚗 This means more South Dakota road trips and less money spent for our state. 💵 Thank you, Governor Kristi Noem, Casey Crabtree, Representative Drew Peterson, and all of our rural champions in the state legislature who came together to deliver bigger savings for South Dakotans with E15! Read the full press release for more.
Happy Heart Health Month! Did you know that by choosing to use biofuels, you are reducing toxic airborne chemicals that can affect your heart health? ❤️ Not only do biofuels like hashtag#bioethanol protect our climate, but they also reduce exposure to toxic pollutants and replace harmful emissions linked to neurological, cardiovascular, and reproductive damage. Make the obvious choice to better your health and choose bioethanol today at the pump! Find a station near you at getbiofuel.com/fuelfinder.
The road ahead is green! 🚗💨 Explore the future of biofuels and what it means for you. Cleaner emissions, renewable energy, and a sustainable drive into tomorrow. Join the renewable revolution! 🌎 #GreenDriving #BiofuelFuture #SustainableJourney #RenewableRevolution
“Homegrown biofuels deliver value for consumers at the pump, value for American agriculture and rural communities, and value for our nation’s climate goals." —Emily Skor, Growth Energy CEO American drivers have hit a major milestone: 100 billion miles powered by E15! ⛽️🌽 This lower-cost, lower-carbon fuel choice is saving consumers up to 15 cents per gallon and making every mile greener. Read more: https://bit.ly/49l7yof
At POET Bioprocessing – Chancellor, SD, science and nature converge to power the future. The facility is unique in that it gets nearly half of its energy from recycled sources. An 11-mile pipeline supplies it with biogas from the Sioux Falls Landfill, and the plant's solid fuel boiler turns several hundred tons of wood chips from recycled pallets, waste wood from downed trees, and wood targets from a local axe-throwing business into power. After the holidays, it even uses recycled Christmas trees. 🎄 Read more about POET – Chancellor and its world-class team in the latest issue of Vital: https://bit.ly/3HGSSnt
"You're cared for, and you don’t feel viewed as just an employee here." —Autumn Haan, POET – Chancellor Laboratory Technician II A native of Chancellor, SD, Haan is thankful and eager to participate in every opportunity she’s been given at POET. Between her family's cow-calf operation and volunteering with CASA, Haan is PCQI certified, is on the safety committee, and is taking on more roles to help with water testing. We're hashtag#POETproud to have Autumn on the POET team! Learn more about our position openings at poet.com/careers.
Today at the Growth Energy Executive Leadership Conference, Michael Walz, POET Vice President of Public Affairs, was awarded the TOBI Award for Advocacy! We are incredibly proud of Michael for his unwavering dedication here at POET.
