From the soaring sales of U.S. sorghum to China to launching the Tanzanian Food For Progress program to trade policy talks to Export Exchange, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) left its mark on export markets for U.S. corn, barley, sorghum and their co-products in 2014.

These successes and more are highlighted in the Council’s 2014 annual report, which is available online at www.grains.org/annualreport2014.

“2014 was an exciting year for the Council,� said USGC Chairman Ron Gray. “It continued our work in key markets and also expanded our efforts to new places like Tanzania and a new commodity for us, ethanol.

“These exhilarating and significant projects were made possible by our vibrant, active membership base, volunteer leaders from all sectors of agriculture and our dedicated global staff. This annual report highlights this and is just one way we show our thanks at the Council.�

This annual report features highpoints from 2014 and other impressive features.

“The online annual report is a great resource for anyone involved in the global grain trade,� Gray said. “In addition to the normal report materials, readers can access an exclusive, downloadable spreadsheet containing production, demand, imports, exports and feed consumption information for more than 20 countries and regions. Everyone involved with the global grain trade should take a moment to explore www.grains.org/annualreport2014.�

A printed companion piece is being mailed to all Council members, with additional copies available at key Council meetings and tradeshows. A PDF version of the printed report is also available at www.grains.org/annualreport2014 by clicking on the corresponding link in the upper-right section of any page.