| In this week’s lead story of Global Update, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Taiwan office. Over the years, the Council has hosted many teams from Taiwan, including a swine team in 2016. Pictured, the group visited with Kelly Nieuwenhuis, the current chair of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board. |
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.