If you plan to attend the U.S. Grains Council 9th International Marketing Conference and 52nd Annual Membership Meeting in Panama City, Panama, Feb. 13-15, 2012, you must have an up-to-date passport. If your passport expires before August 2012, now is the time to start the process of renewing it. Please visit the State Department website, www.state.gov for information on obtaining or renewing a passport. Also, if you plan to bring a minor child or grandchild, go to the state.gov website for information on the documentation needed.