With global demand for food, fuel and fiber increasing at a rapid pace due to the growing economies like China and India, now is the time for U.S. producers to capitalize on the opportunities these developments bring, said U.S. Grains Council Chairman Terry Vinduska. How the Council will play a leading role in light of these challenges will be the focus of the USGC 2011 International Marketing Conference and Annual Membership Meeting in New Orleans, Feb. 6-10, 2011.<\/p>\n
\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re calling this \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcthe year of competitiveness,\u00e2\u20ac\u2122\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd Vinduska said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153because as trade competition continues to grow, the United States has a significant market advantage with the American farmer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s reliable production of quality crops, our unique capabilities to combine shipments within vessels, to fast-load shipments and to provide credible government inspection services.\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd <\/p>\n
Held at New Orleans\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Hotel InterContinental, the meeting will feature expert industry speakers, tours and opportunities to reconnect. The Council\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s international directors will also be in attendance and available to answer questions about the U.S. market status in countries around the world. <\/p>\n
Online registration opens Nov. 24 at www.grains.org. <\/p>\n
Vinduska said this membership and international marketing conference is designed for the direct participation of the Council\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s membership. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We will discuss and review where the U.S. Grains Council focuses its attention and resources and consider the latest developments taking place in markets around the world,\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd he said. <\/p>\n
Mark your calendars and register online. The hotel room-block deadline is Jan. 5, 2011. Click here for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
With global demand for food, fuel and fiber increasing at a rapid pace due to the growing economies like China and India, now is the time for U.S. producers to capitalize on the opportunities these developments bring, said U.S. Grains Council Chairman Terry Vinduska. How the Council will play a leading role in light of … <\/p>\n