The Michigan DGS Discussion Group is a collection of MSU faculty members and ethanol industry personnel who routinely meet to discuss some of the potential opportunities and roadblocks that may exist with current and future ethanol production in Michigan. The group organizes and implements tasks and needs as identified in these routine discussion. This website has been developed to assist in dissemination of information that is pertinent to the industry and producers.

Individuals Involved in the Michigan DGS Discussion Group Include:

MSU FACULTY AND STAFF

• Dave Beede (Animal Science)
• Roy Black (Agricultural Economics)
• Herb Bucholtz (Animal Science)
• Dan Buskirk (Animal Science)
• Tom Guthrie (Pork AoE Team Member)
• Jim Hilker (Agricultural Economics)
• Gretchen Hill (Animal Science)
• Bill Knudson (Product Center)
• Chris Peterson (Product Center)
• Steve Rust (Animal Science)
• Phil Taylor (Dairy AoE Team Member)
• Glynn Tonsor (Agricultural Economics)
  
  

Industry Representatives

• Rick Hollister – Anderson’s - Albion, MI
• Garrett Landel – Global Ethanol - Riga, MI
• Drake Stinson – US Bio Energy - Woodbury, MI
• Dave Stover – Anderson’s - Albion, MI
• Jim Zook - US Bio Energy - Woodbury, MI
• Aric Metevia – Marysville Ethanol, LLC - Marysville, MI

If you have suggestions or questions regarding any information on this website please contact Glynn Tonsor.