Biofuels Industry in Falls City, NE

Agriculture Supports Biofuels Growth

Falls City’s agricultural base provides reliable feedstocks, including corn and soybeans. Key benefits for biofuels operations:

  • High crop yields within 75 miles reduce transportation costs
  • Consistent feedstock supply supports continuous, large-scale operations
  • Established experience in bale logistics, storage, and transport

Industrial Sites Ready for Bioeconomy Projects

The Mid-America Rail Campus offers 1,017 acres with direct access to the Union Pacific mainline. Advantages for large-scale biofuels operations:

  • Class I rail access for inbound feedstock and outbound products
  • Large, undeveloped industrial tracts suitable for rail spur construction and facility build-out
  • Zoning and infrastructure designed for advanced bioeconomy projects

Market Validation and Investor Confidence

Falls City demonstrates proven market demand and readiness:

  • Citroniq Chemicals selected the Mid-America Rail Campus for a $5 billion bio-based polypropylene plant, employing about 160
  • BDO Zone “A” rating for 600,000 bone-dry tons/year of corn stover indicates strong feedstock availability and low supply-chain risk
  • Active investment signals confidence in infrastructure, logistics, and regulatory compliance

Workforce and Training Support

Falls City is supported by a regional labor pool and training programs:

  • Colleges and technical schools within 90–120 miles
  • Nebraska Customized Job Training (CJT) grants for on-the-job skills development
  • Career Academy program at Falls City High School prepared for industry education

Incentives and Economic Development Support

Falls City EDGE provides access to:

  • State economic development incentives for bioeconomy projects
  • CJT training grants and workforce support
  • Assistance for local and state incentive packaging, site evaluation, and regulatory guidance

Infrastructure Considerations

Assistance to evaluate:

  • Water and wastewater capacity for large-scale processing
  • Rail spur build-outs and land grading for project-specific needs
  • Existing projects integrate private wastewater solutions to ensure operational reliability

Data-Driven Project Planning

Falls City supports informed decision-making with:

  • Regional feedstock logistics reports and USDA yield data
  • Class I carrier rate schedules
  • Water and wastewater capacity analyses

For more information on how Biofuel companies can benefit from the City of Falls City unique advantage, reach out to the Falls City EDGE Executive Director Lucas Froeschl.