Our Work
We are a non-profit organization which serves the fuel ethanol industry, the beverage alcohol industry, the livestock industry, and other affiliated organizations and individuals. Our work focuses on improving the quality, value, and utilization of distillers grains for use in animal feeds. We serve as the principal voice on nutrition, safety, and regulatory issues affecting the production and use of distillers grains, and provide educational and technical services on distillers grains for the industries we serve.
We were founded in the 1940s as the Distillers Feed Research Council (DFRC) to assist the beverage distillery industry develop uses for their non-fermentable waste materials. These efforts paid great dividends and farmers began using these materials as livestock feeds throughout the 20th Century.
In 1996, our Board of Directors recognized the need to expand our work to also address the growing needs of the expanding fuel ethanol industry, and our official name was changed. Thus, was born the Distillers Grains Technology Council (DGTC). In 2024, the Board of Directors recognized the evolution of the beverage and ethanol/biorefinery industries and the coproducts it produces. The Board decided it was time to change our name to better reflect our members and mission. Doing business as the Distillers Technology Council (DTC) captures the essence of who we are and our leadership role moving forward as our industries progress.
Our History
Our Mission
The goals of our organization encompass a broad interest in current issues affecting the beverage, fuel, and livestock industries.
If the DTC can be of assistance to you, or if you require further information, please contact us.