So far, hybrid-testing research has centered on dry-mill production, the lower investment technique of choice for the new cooperatively owned plants. The seed companies are targeting their incentive programs on dry mills. Monsanto’s program, “Fuel Your Profits,” provides the participating ethanol plant with high-tech equipment that profiles the genetics of incoming corn and is calibrated to maximize ethanol yield (Rutherford). As an incentive, Monsanto gives rebates on E85 vehicles (those designed to run on 85%-ethanol fuel) and fueling stations. Pioneer has developed a whole- grain Near Infrared Test (NIT) to identify ethanol yield potential quickly
