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The meetings focused on creating opportunities for U.S. sorghum for human consumption, industrial starch extraction, feed grain applications and ethanol production.<\/p>\n<p>India is facing a potential coarse grain shortage brought on by its growing demographic, below-average monsoon rains and growing corn consumption for animal feed and industrial uses. End users of coarse grains in all forms are looking for consistent opportunities to secure increasingly scarce raw materials. Current Indian import bans of genetically modified (GM) ingredients and a deep cultural history of sorghum use indicate potential for U.S. sorghum to remedy increasing coarse grain scarcity in the most populous country on earth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndia\u2019s historical use of sorghum in human diets and familiarity with its nutritional benefits provide ample opportunities for inclusion in India\u2019s burgeoning snack food market,\u201d said Jace Hefner, USGC manager of global trade.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation conducted a full analysis of the Indian food sorghum market and supply chain, including visits with small-scale farmers cultivating jowar (Indian sorghum), as well exploring opportunities for inclusion in higher-end food products.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. sorghum\u2019s unique tannin-free characteristics were of particular interest to the Indian feed manufacturing industry. The high tannin content of Indian jowar has historically limited its use in animal feed, and the Indian feed industry is unaware of U.S. sorghum\u2019s differentiating value. The delegation\u2019s educational efforts surrounding U.S. sorghum\u2019s status as a high-quality feedstock will ideally lead to inclusion in India\u2019s rapidly expanding animal feed industry.<\/p>\n<p>The team also spent time touring a starch processing plant, where they were able to present prior research funded by USCP. The research, conducted at the University of Illinois, showcases sorghum\u2019s superior starch yields compared to Indian corn, which is currently the sole raw material for Indian starch manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>On the final day, the team promoted U.S. sorghum\u2019s use in ethanol manufacturing. India is currently facing many environmental challenges and has recently mandated an E20 blend policy to be achieved by 2025\/2026. To achieve this goal, India is looking for feedstocks that are not only affordable, but that also minimize environmental impacts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSorghum stands out as a low-carbon feedstock with several key attributes that make it an ideal choice for sustainable ethanol production in India,\u201d Hefner said. \u201cSorghum\u2019s lower requirements for water consumption, minimal fertilizer needs, and low-carbon production requirements make it a desirable solution to support India\u2019s climate goals through renewable fuels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>By capitalizing on these characteristics, the use of sorghum as a low-carbon feedstock for ethanol production aligns with India\u2019s push toward sustainable agriculture and increased environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n<p>The Council will continue to share with India\u2019s industry leaders the merits of U.S. sorghum inclusion across all applicable sectors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis was a great first step toward securing opportunities for U.S. sorghum in the Indian market. We saw several instances where sorghum\u2019s value proposition has potential to deliver solutions, and we are excited to see what the future has in store,\u201d said Norma Ritz Johnson, USCP executive director.<\/p>\n","has_padding":false,"graphic_bg":false,"text_last":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grains.org\/2024-annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/panels\/222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grains.org\/2024-annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/panels"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grains.org\/2024-annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/panels"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grains.org\/2024-annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grains.org\/2024-annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"commodities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grains.org\/2024-annual-report\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/commodities?post=222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}