In 2009, the Council conducted a corn harvest tour in Northeast Asia, where participants saw a variety of production practices. This photo shows a Chinese farmer who harvested and husked each ear by hand. Corn was stored on the ear at his home until he decided to sell it.
About The U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. Detailed information about the Council and its programs is online at www.grains.org.