United Wisconsin Grain Producers joins Growth Energy

In Washington, Growth Energy welcomed United Wisconsin Grain Producers as its newest member, bringing total plant membership to 79, with another 78 associate members.

UWGP, located in Friesland, WI, began producing in 2005 and now has the capacity to produce approximately 58 million gallons of ethanol per year, 200,000 tons of distillers grains and they purchase approximately 20 million bushels of locally grown corn. With a staff of 39, UWGP has among the best ethanol per bushel yield rates in the industry at 2.86, and the plant has recorded more than $100 million in total earnings since beginning operations.

“UWGP is proud to be part of an industry that reduces fuel prices at the pump, lowers emissions, and reduces our countries dependency on foreign oil; all while revitalizing rural America and keeping jobs at home,” said Barb Bontrager of UWGP. “And we are excited about supporting Growth Energy; an industry association whose stakeholders’ have similar visions and goals.  It is a critical time for our industry to join forces to tell our success story, provide consumers with accurate information and allow them to make the fuel choices they deserve.”