Competition seeks ideas for bourbon surplus stillage

LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to submit proposals for projects that expand the use of bourbon distilling byproduct for a competition at Distillers Grains Symposium on Oct. 25. Beshear said Monday that the state is asking people for their best ideas to use the stillage in order to create jobs and move move the agritech industry forward. Five winners will be selected to present to an audience of distillers and industry stakeholders. Applicants must submit proposals by Aug. 30.