CVEC News

As we close out the 2024 operating year and prepare for cold weather, I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of our CVEC staff. Their dedication positioned our plant to finish the year strong, and we are now preparing for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We are happy to […]

As I write this, harvest 2024 has come to end for almost all local producers.  I’m not sure many would have predicted in August that harvest would wrap up with several days to spare in October, but above average September temperatures and virtually no rain for the past 60 days allowed the corn crop to […]

As you read this newsletter the 2024 harvest is complete.  Overall corn yields were better than expected, dryer than normal and good test weight. Quality corn is very good for our ethanol production.  With the above average corn crop it is great to have CVEC.  Without CVEC, think of what the price of corn would […]

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) proudly announces the integration of its groundbreaking Distillers Corn Oil (DCO) TechnologyTM at the Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) in Benson, Minnesota. This innovative technology promises to deliver an average 20% increase in distillers corn oil yields and reduce energy costs through enhanced solids control in evaporators. […]

What a difference a year makes.  Looking back at my article from last summer’s newsletter, at the time the local area had wrapped up planting, the nation as a whole was well ahead of the average pace, and all of us were hoping for some much-needed rainfall.  Fast forward to this year and although the […]

CVEC Board Chair Article. May 21, 2024 Thank you, Dave Thompson, for your 22 years on the board and 10 great years as board chairman.  CVEC is in a very good place because of Dave’s steady leadership and futuristic approach.  Enjoy your retirement. Thanks Dave. As we write this letter 98% of the corn is […]