Fort Worth, TX — Export Exchange 2024, sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), culminated on Wednesday with a focus on new products, sustainability and the superior value of U.S. corn.
“We are incredibly excited to see the impact that this week will have in the coming year as international stakeholders continue to generate new business within the U.S. value chain,” Ryan LeGrand, USGC president and CEO said. “Export Exchange has proven to be a crucial part in strengthening U.S. relationships with international industry professionals and therefore, strengthening the U.S. agriculture industry for years to come.”
Speakers during the last day of the event illustrated numerous reasons why U.S. commodities offer the best advantage to global buyers and how its scalable and transparent export system provides direct access to satisfy grain needs around the world.
Topics during Wednesday’s general sessions, covered by top experts in their fields, included “New Co-Products in the Market,” by Joe Ward, executive director of the Distillers Grains Technology Council; “Sustainable Corn and Co-Products Exports,” presented by USGC Director of Global Sustainability Carlos Suárez; and a panel, “Value of U.S. Corn,” featuring Dr. Vijay Singh from the University of Illinois, USGC Senior Director of Global Strategies Kurt Shultz and Technical Sales Manager at CPM Industrial Solutions Doug Kitch.
Export Exchange 2024 allows buyers and sellers of U.S. corn, distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), sorghum and other commodities to network and gain a better understanding of the needs of buyers around the world and the caliber of supply the U.S. provides.
As Export Exchange ends, 13 trade teams will continue the momentum and head to corn-growing states to see advanced farming operations, explore DDGS production at ethanol plants, view port facilities and more to build their networks with U.S. suppliers, rounding out their time in the United States.
These groups include:
- China: heading to Kansas, Oct. 9-13
- China: heading to Texas and New Mexico, Oct. 9-13
- Taiwan: staying in Texas, Oct. 10
- Mexico: heading to North Dakota, Oct. 9-12
- Mexico: heading to Missouri, Oct. 9-12
- Middle East and Africa: heading to Louisiana and Michigan, Oct. 9-12
- Middle East and Africa: heading to Georgia and Maryland, Oct. 9-12
- Middle East and Africa: heading to Iowa and New Orleans, Oct. 9-12
- Middle East and Africa: heading to Arkansas, Oct. 9-12
- Latin America: heading to Kentucky and Tennessee, Oct. 9-12
- Southeast Asia: staying in Texas, Oct. 9-11
- Southeast Asia: heading to Illinois, Oct. 9-12
- Southeast Asia: heading to Colorado Oct. 9-12
More information is available at www.exportexchange.org or on social media at #ExEx24.
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.