Farmers Archives - FiberX

At FiberX, corn stover is the raw material for a new generation of industrial feedstocks. We're processing it into high-performance fiber that can replace up to 50% of petroleum-based polypropylene in plastic components — while actually increasing strength and reducing costs for manufacturers. And that's just the beginning. Our lignin biorefinery platform, developed in partnership with Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, is unlocking an even bigger opportunity: bio-based resins, coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemicals derived from what used to be left on the ground. In the podcast, I talk through how this whole thing started, what it takes to build a supply chain from scratch in the middle of farm country, and why I believe FiberX is sitting at the beginning of something genuinely big — a new industry for Indiana.

Farmers, The CEO DeskJune 11, 2026

What Happens When a Corn Field Becomes a Chemical Plant?

Dr. Dan Quinn, Purdue Extension Corn Specialist, along with graduate research assistant Bruno Scheffer, recently published interim results from the ongoing study examining how corn stover harvesting affects soil health, nutrient levels, and long-term farm productivity.

Agriculture, Farmers, FiberX News, Partner NewsJanuary 16, 2026

New Research Data Shows Promise for Renewable Corn Stover Harvesting in Indiana

The latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report reveals some fascinating trends in corn production that have significant implications for sustainable agriculture and biomass utilization. With the 2024 harvest projected to be the third largest in U.S. history and record-breaking yields in several Midwest states, we're seeing unprecedented opportunities to advance sustainable farming practices – particularly in the realm of corn stover management.

Agriculture, Farmers, FiberX NewsDecember 10, 2024

Record Corn Yields Create New Opportunities for Sustainable Agriculture