Billy Hagstrom

CEO of Bluestem Biosciences. We are designing biology for existing infrastructure to sustainably produce biochemicals. Chemicals from organisms, not oil

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

Great article on US bioeconomy potential, in Nebraska and beyond

@bluestembio is working to change agriculture, forever

https://t.co/IOo8jVba2I

cc: @DWinceSmith

[Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent @SecScottBessent]

It is very difficult for rats in a sewer pipe to know what’s going on in the outside world. Some color for the Iranian Leadership as they literally sit in the dark:

1. The United States has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz.

2. There is a hard currency, i.e. U.S. dollar, shortage.

3. Food and gasoline rationing are in place.

4. The entire international community has turned against you.

5. The BLOCKADE will continue, until there is pre-February 27 Freedom of Navigation.

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

This should be the new norm for all companies working with VCs:

VC says 'were interested, send over a deck'.

But you immediately create information asymmetry. The Company knows far less about the investor.

Every Company should reply, 'send me your deck to LPs'

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

Must watch speech from @BASF CEO Markus Kameith

"In today's world, so much is about innovation, speed, and especially cost competitiveness"

His speech is clear, EU industry is being left behind. Chemicals are particularly acute.

https://t.co/Q4R7PWQo4m

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

I am not going to Davos

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

Agriculture, we have a problem. 2025 corn production is higher than previous supply (production + carryover).

We need new demand driven innovation

cc: @bluestembio

[David Brock @drbrock37]

FUN FACT

2025/26 #Corn PRODUCTION is higher than any previous year's total corn SUPPLY (carry in + imports + prod)

25/26 Production: 17,027
16/17 Supply: 16,942
17/18 Supply: 16,939

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

@stevewhitenews @TeamPillen Great photo!

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

@vkhosla What did you learn about industrial biomanufacturing? Is there a new dawn? Or technology cannot scale?

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

@USDA - Priority #2 is our key focus at @bluestembio

#2 -- Expanding Markets and Creating New Uses of U.S. Agricultural Products

"or expand the utilization of these commodities in novel biobased products and bioenergy (including biofuels) will result in increased demand"

[Dept. of Agriculture @USDA]

.@SecRollins today signed a memo to establish new priorities for future USDA-funded research and development activities that will boost profitability for American farmers and ranchers while ensuring a safe, affordable, and abundant food and fiber supply for decades to come.

🔗 https://t.co/L2UZFVZi36

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

Happy New Year! @bluestembio ended the year with a bang on many fronts (technical, financial, strategic). As we enter 2026 we will maintain our focus and discipline to execute on our commitment to all of our stakeholders

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

@RayDalio It is certainly a nice gesture of the Dells, but there will be no poverty in the future and so no need to save money.

There will be universal high income.

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

One more: "Choose your heroes very carefully and then emulate them. You will never be perfect, but you can always be better."

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

Warren Buffett's final letter:

"Can it be that there is some magic ingredient in Omaha’s water?"

@bluestembio agrees

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

Letter link here: https://t.co/2BolFLfX8u

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

This is @bluestembio core mission and thesis in one photo.

We must find new innovative uses cases for US corn that does NOT require subsidies, and builds new industry on economic first principles for rural revitalization

📷: Pictured corn piles on the ground outside of a ethanol facility

Please consider joining our mission on our Careers page

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

🇺🇸 West Wing 🇺🇸

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

Nebraska 🌽 + Japan 🇯🇵

[Governor Jim Pillen @TeamPillen]

Returning today from our immensely successful trade mission to Japan. We proudly represented and promoted Nebraska: our producers, our manufacturers, and our great people.

🥩We exported more than $397 million of beef to Japan, our 2nd largest international market, last year.

🐖We exported more than $177 million of pork to Japan, ranking second among U.S. states last year. 

🌽⛽️🛫We are capitalizing on the growing need for innovative, value-added products like ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel.

🤝We are growing relationships and inviting further investment in Nebraska from Japan.

🇺🇸🇯🇵 The state of Nebraska is committed to our relationship with the Japanese people: they are great friends, partners, and customers.

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

Massive corn crop incoming. We must find new uses for corn demand to protect rural and agricultural communities

[Karen Braun @kannbwx]

🌽USDA sets 2025 US corn yield at 188.8 bu/acre, far above the year-ago record of 179.3. Here's how the 2025 yields compare with last year. Records expected in many of the top states.

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

Farmageddon? Overheard on the local radio in Omaha. I have only seen agriculture prices go straight down since #45Z ... we need new uses and solutions

cc: @bluestembio

[Billy Hagstrom @billyhagstrom]

Please read more thoughts on @USDA action here:

https://t.co/cVFXm0Kj5J